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| Educational Measurement:… | 1 |
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| Citron, Christiane H. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCitron, Christiane H. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1983
The Debra P. versus Turlington case marked the first major inquiry into content validity of a student competency testing program. The Florida federal district court determined material assessed on the test had been taught in Florida's classrooms. Schools may deny regular diplomas to students who fail the test. (DWH)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Graduation Requirements, High Schools, Minimum Competency Testing
