Education chief wants contractor to pay $3 million over late FCATs

By The Associated Press
Published: June 24, 2010

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TALLAHASSEE --

Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith wants $3 million in damages from a contractor for delays in grading standardized tests.

Smith said today that's just the first installment of damages he'll be requesting from NCS Pearson, part of a London-based education and media conglomerate.

The $3 million is for the third-grade and math and reading portions of Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and 10th grade retakes, which were delivered last month.

Results for other grades and subjects are expected next week, about a month late. Smith said additional damages would be sought once they are received.

A company spokesman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.