I teach seniors in FL at a relatively small school. Since I have always taught seniors, I haven't paid as much attention to FCAT standards as I should have.

Now that I am becoming really interested in educational reform, I have a question...

Does FL law provide a penalty free opt-out option for students that do not take the test? i know they they must pass it in 10th grade in order to graduate. But what happens to a student who refuses to take it? Are they denied graduation? Or what about a 3rd grader whose parents keep him at home during testing...is he automatically retained if he has passing grades in all areas?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks so much,
CR

PS 3 days down this year! :-)