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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.
October 21, 2008 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #9


Title
APPROVAL FOR SCTI TO INCREASE GED TEST FEES

Description

Effective September 22, 2008, the Florida State Board of Education approved an amendment to rule 6A-6.021, Florida Administrative Code, regarding State of Florida High School Diplomas that will allow GED Testing Sites to increase student fees.

SCTI will increase their fees starting January 1, 2009 to the following:

Test                     Current Cost                     Proposed Increase

Complete battery   $50.00                             $70.00
Partial re-test         $10.00                             $14.00
(Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science)
Writing re-test        $12.00                             $16.00



Recommendation
That SCTI be allowed to increase their GED testing fees starting January 1, 2009.

Contact
WHITE & MORROW

Financial Impact
N/A


Attachment:  GED memo.pdf
Attachment:  GEDFeeIncrease.pdf
Attachment:  GEDFeeIncreaseRULE.pdf