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    (1) "Gifted. One who has superior intellectual development and is capable of high performance.
    (2) Criteria for eligibility. A student is eligible for special instruction programs for the gifted if the student meets criteria under (2)(a) or (b) of this rule.
    a) The student demonstrates: 1. Need for a special program. 2. A majority of characteristics of gifted students according to a standard scale or checklist, and 3. Superior intellectual development as measured by an intelligence quotient of two standard deviations or more above the mean on an individually administered standardized test of intelligence.
    b) The student is a member of an under-represented group and meets the criteria specific in an approved school district for increasing the participation of under-represented groups in programs for gifted students.
    1. For the purpose of this rule, under-represented groups are defined as groups: a. Who are limited English proficient, or b. Who are from low socio-economic status family.
    2. The Department of Education is authorized to approve school district plans for increasing the participation of students from under-represented groups in special instructional programs for the gifted
    (3) Procedures for student evaluation. The minimum evaluations for determining eligibility are the following: (a) Need for a special instruction program, (b) Characteristics of the gifted, (c) Intellectual development, and (d) May include those evaluation procedures specified in an approved district plan to increase the participation of students from under-represented groups in programs for the gifted.”
    (Florida Administrative Code)
  • Number of public school students (2014-2015)
    Unknown
  • Number of public school students (2013-2014)
    2,954,851
  • Number of public school students (2012-2013)
    Unknown
  • Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2010-2011)
    2,739,287
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2014-2015)
    Unknown
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2013-2014)
    156,927
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2012-2013)
    150,616
  • Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2010-2011)
    140,698
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2014-2015)
    UNKNOWN
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2013-2014)
    UNKNOWN
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2012-2013)
    Unknown
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2011-2012)
    Unknown
  • Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2010-2011)
    $267,326,200
  • Total AP Exams taken (2014-2015)
    365,132
  • Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)
    356,964
  • Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)
    344,996
  • Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)
    333,023
  • Mean Advanced Placement Score (2014-2015)
    2.61
  • Mean Advanced Placement Score (2012-2013)
    2.56
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)
    50.4%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)
    49.4%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)
    48.3%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)
    47.6%
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)
    168
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)
    77
  • Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
    Yes (K-12)
  • Does the state require parent/guardian involvement in gifted and talented identification and service decisions?
    Yes (in development
    of the educational plan for a gifted student)
  • Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
    Yes
    IQ scores, Range of state‐approved assessments from which LEAs may select. Evidence of characteristics; evidence of need for special program
  • Does the state provide guidance or guidelines for the identification process?
    Yes
  • Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
    Yes
    6A-4.01791 Specialization Requirements for the Gifted Endorsement
  • Is the age or time at which students are identified for gifted programming mandated in your state?
    No
  • Does your state require school districts to have a gifted education administrator?
    Yes
  • Does the state have an acceleration policy?
    No state policy; up to local education agencies to determine
    Acceleration Institute - State Policy page
  • Does gifted education legislation exist?
    Yes Special Instructional Programs for Students Who Are Gifted - 6A-6.03019