CR_16-021 Passing score for GED tests

NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL OF RULES TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL RULES CLEARINGHOUSE

High School Equivalency Diplomas and Certificates of General Educational Development

On February 10, 2016 , the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The scope statement for this rule, SS 006-16 , was published in Register No. 721B , on January 25, 2016, and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers on February 8, 2016 . Pursuant to Coyne v. Walker , the Department of Public Instruction is not required to obtain the Governor’s approval for the statement of scope for this rule. Coyne v. Walker , 2015 WI App 21 , 361 Wis.2d 255 .

The proposed rule amends ch . PI 5 , relating to the passing score for GED tests .

An identical emergency rule will be submitted for publication in the state newspaper and will become effective as provided in s. 227.24 (1) (c) , Stats.

Additionally, public hearings will be scheduled as required under s. 227.16 (1) , Stats.

The Division for Academic Excellence is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Carl Bryan , Administrative Rules Coordinator , at Carl.Bryan@dpi. wi.gov or [phone] .