Chair Massullo files impactful amendment for at-risk seniors

Three cheers for Massullo!!

I’m delighted to share some fantastic news with you all. Today, we have a reason to celebrate and be grateful for the exceptional work of the Florida House of Representative Education & Employment Committee Chairman Dr. Ralph Massullo, who has filed one of the most positive and impactful amendments for our Class of 2023 at-risk graduates.

Dr. Massullo has filed an amendment to HB 1537 – Education that would postpone for the Class of 2023 the planned increase in the concordant scores and allow the to continue using alternative testing options like the popular Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) used by Florida Colleges. This is a significant step that will make an impactful difference for the students who have completed all the requirements to graduate but have not yet passed the State Standardized tests required to graduate.

If this amendment and bill are approved by both chambers and signed by our Governor, it will be a game-changer for our students. The postponed increase in concordant scores and the availability of alternative testing options like PERT will provide our Class of 2023 at-risk graduates with an opportunity to graduate on time and pursue their future endeavors.

We are lucky to have someone like Dr. Massullo who understands the difficulties that the students are facing due to the current testing requirements. He has taken the initiative to make sure that the students don’t fall behind because of the challenges they are facing. Dr. Massullo is committed to making a positive impact on the education system and ensuring that every student receives a fair chance to succeed.

We must also thank Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been working on this same issue in the Senate for our students. Together with Dr. Ralph Massullo, Senator Blaise Ingoglia is fighting for the rights of our students and ensuring that they have the necessary resources to succeed.

Let’s hope and pray that this amendment and bill are approved by both chambers and signed by our Governor!

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