The bill amends section 1003.433 of the Florida Statutes to provide specific graduation requirements for students enrolled in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. It allows students who have been in the ESOL program for less than two school years and have met all other requirements for a standard high school diploma, except for passing the Algebra I end-of-course assessment, to fulfill this requirement in a new way. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, these students can demonstrate their proficiency by satisfactorily meeting grade-level expectations on formative assessments, as outlined by state board rule.

The effective date for this new provision is set for July 1, 2025. This change aims to provide a more accessible pathway for ESOL students to meet graduation requirements, recognizing the unique challenges they may face in standardized testing environments.