Scott requests English learner flexibility hearing

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott is petitioning U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan for a hearing on Florida’s denied request for flexibility on testing students still learning English.

Florida was granted an extension from No Child Left Behind in August, but federal officials declined the state’s request regarding English language learner accountability.

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