Florida S0342 mandates statewide, standardized assessments for public schools and the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program.

Florida S0342 requires the Department of Education to develop a statewide, standardized coordinated screening and progress monitoring system for public schools and the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. The system must measure student progress in early literacy and mathematics skills and provide data for accountability. The Department of Education must also develop versions of statewide, standardized assessments in the three most prevalent languages represented in the English language learner population by the 2027-2028 school year.

Florida S0342 mandates statewide, standardized assessments for public schools and the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program.

Florida S0342 requires the Department of Education to develop a statewide, standardized coordinated screening and progress monitoring system for public schools and the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. The system must measure student progress in early literacy and mathematics skills and provide data for accountability. The Department of Education must also develop versions of statewide, standardized assessments in the three most prevalent languages represented in the English language learner population by the 2027-2028 school year.