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HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS

Upon successful completion of the GED® Tests, a person is awarded a State of Florida High School
Diploma. Florida Statutes §§1004.02 (17) & 1003.435 , (State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.0201)

GEDTesting Service® launched a new version of the GED® in January, 2014. The 2014 GED® is offered
exclusively on computer and only at official testing centers. Official testing centers and their schedules
can be located at ged.com

The State Board of Education adopted an amendment, Rule 6A-6.0201, to the high school equivalency
cut score standard for the State of Florida High School Diploma on February 18, 2016, based upon the
updated recommended score provided by GEDTesting Service®. The effective date of the Rule was
March 23, 2016 requires a minimum score of 145 on the four subject area exams. In addition, the rule
includes a provision for candidates who achieved a 145 on all content areas since January 1, 2014, to
be awarded a diploma.

GED® Eligibility

A candidate for the GED® test shall be at least 18 years of age on the date of the examination, except
that in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the superintendent or his/her designee, said
candidate may take the examination after reaching the age of 16 years. Extraordinary circumstances
may include but are not limited to the following: An individual with a medical or psychological problem;
A recommendation from an appropriate court of law; Economical or personal hardship. [Florida
Statutes § 1003.435 (4)].

A General Educational Development (GED) Age Waiver Applications (PBSD Form 0944 ) may be
obtained from the School District Website. https://www.palmbeachschools.org/forms/formsearch/For
more information: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/ace/GEDTestFAQs.asp

Individuals may register for the GED® Test by creating an account at www.GED.com. The fee shall be
set by the state. The current fee for the test is $128 for the battery of four modules or $32 per module.

Candidates are required to provide one valid form of identification. The ID must be government issued
and non-expired. It must also include the candidate’s name, address, date of birth, signature and
photograph. Examples include, Government issued driver’s license, Passport, Permanent Residency
Card or Military ID (GED Testing Service® Client Reference Guide 4/2014).

A person who is not currently enrolled in a secondary school shall:

 Be at least (18) years of age at the time of examination or be considered having an
extraordinary circumstance as stated above

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