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- Dr. Matthew Collins: You are listening to the Florida Civic Literacy Examination Podcast. I am your host, Dr. M.L. Collins. Register to study for the FCLE with me, Dr. Collins, @ FCLEDrCollins.Eventbrite.com. Let's get the show underway. This episode explains what the Florida Civic Literacy Examination FCLE is and who must take it. First, what is the Florida Civic Literacy Examination FCLE? The Florida Civic Literacy Examination FCLE is a computer based assessment that measures a student's knowledge of American Democracy, the U.S. Constitution, founding documents, and landmark Supreme Court cases. Who must take the Florida Civic Literacy Examination? F C L E? Florida High School students, all students enrolled in a U.S. government course in Florida Public high schools are required to take the Florida Civic Literacy Examination FCLE. Passing the exam is not required for high school graduation, but earning a passing score in high school exempts students from having to take the FCLE later on in college or at the university. Florida College and University students, Degree seeking undergraduate students, AA, AS, or Bachelor's Degree Initially entering Florida College System, FCS, or State University System, S U S, such as Tallahassee State College or Florida State University, starting in the 2018 2019 academic year or later must satisfy civic literacy requirements to graduate, depending on their catalog / entry year, This generally requires passing both an approved civic literacy course, such as POS 2041 or AMH 2020 And the FCLE or an approved equivalent, such as AP or CLEP. Thank you for listening to the Florida Civic Literacy Examination Podcast with your host, Dr. M.L. Collins. Register to study for the FCLE with me, Dr. Collins at FCLEDrCollins dot Eventbrite dot com. Prepare. Practice. Pass. You can do this work. Study with me, Dr. Collins. You'll be glad you did.