CR 16-021

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 [e-mail] or [phone].