Details About Who Needs to Take the Exam
Students who need to demonstrate competency in civic literacy must complete one of the following Civic Literacy Requirement.
1. Students who pass the FCLE in HS will still be required to pass an approved course once they enter the Florida College System.
2. Students entering the Florida college system Fall 2018 through Summer 2021 seeking an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Baccalaureate Degree:
a. Are not required to take the FCLE.
b. Must complete one of the following:
3. Students entering the Florida college system Fall 2021 or beyond seeking an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Baccalaureate Degree:
a. Are required to take the FCLE if they are currently enrolled in or have passed a required course.
b. Must complete BOTH of the following:
4. Students entering the Florida college system Fall 2022 or beyond seeking an Associate in Science (A.S.) or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.):
a. Are required to take the FCLE if they are currently enrolled in or have passed a required course.
b. Must complete both of the following:
Approved Courses:
Approved Assessments
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FDOE Postsecondary Civics Literacy
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a Florida College System institution or state university in 2018-19 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. The amendment also requires the Chairs of the State Board of Education and Board of Governors’ to appoint a faculty committee to develop a new civics literacy course, or revise an existing U.S. History or U.S. Government course to include the civic literacy content. The committee would also establish course competencies and identify outcomes that include, at minimum, the following: