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OCPS updates Student Progression Plan (Policy IA) to reflect 2024–25 statutory changes, removes certificate-of-completion references
Summary
At a June 24 work session OCPS presented revisions to Policy IA and the Student Progression Plan handbook to align with recent Florida statutory changes, add guidance on ELL and special-education assessment accommodations, remove the certificate-of-completion option, and add new diploma and credit clarifications required by HB 1105 and other laws
ORLANDO — Orange County Public Schools presented a consolidated update to Policy IA (Student Progression Plan) and its accompanying handbook at the June 24 work session, aligning district policy language with recent state statutory changes and adding guidance for families and staff on assessments, graduation pathways and accommodations.
Staff described the package as a routine annual review that incorporated legislative updates (including references to section 1008.25, Florida Statutes, and House Bill 1105) and recommendations from academic and support departments. The update does not implement new board action; it is an informational presentation of policy-language and handbook edits.
Key changes highlighted by staff included: adding language to reflect Senate Bill 7004 updates to section 1008.25 (student progression statute) so the policy explicitly notes retention considerations and parent/guardian input on retention decisions; clarifying that early-literacy expectations extend to students referred from voluntary prekindergarten…
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