Florida Statute, Section 1007.271 describes the early college (dual) enrollment program as the matriculation of an eligible secondary student or home education student in post secondary courses that can be applied toward a career and technical certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. The credits that students earn must be used toward both high school graduation and be acceptable toward the technical certificate, associate, or baccalaureate degree.

Early college (dual) enrollment students must pass the appropriate sections of the FCAT (Grade 10 - Reading > 355 or Level 4 and Math > 375 or Level 5), CPT/PERT, ACT, or SAT, to enroll in college credit courses requiring competency in the associated placement area.

Students who have been identified as deficient in basic competencies in one of the areas of reading, writing or mathematics may enroll in college credit courses in those curriculum areas in which they are proficient.

Students who are deficient in mathematics cannot enroll in any college credit mathematics courses or other college credit courses that require mathematics skills that are beyond the skill level of the student.

Students who are deficient in writing and /or reading skills may not enroll in college credit English courses or other college credit courses that require communication skills that are beyond the skill level of the student.

Students may not earn more than twelve (12) college credit hours prior to demonstrating proficiency in the basic skill areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Exceptions may be granted provided that the student is concurrently enrolled in a secondary course(s) for which they have been deemed deficient by the postsecondary assessment.

Students who have accumulated twelve (12) college credit hours and have not yet demonstrated proficiency in the basic skill areas of reading, writing and mathematics must be advised, in writing by the school district, of the requirements for associate degree completion and state university admission including information about future financial aid eligibility and also the potential costs of accumulating excessive college credit, as outlined in s. 1009.286, F.S.

Students in an approved technical preparatory program who plan on enrolling in career certificate courses must pass the TABE and meet the minimum basic skills grade levels in mathematics, language, and reading as defined by the career/technical program..