Children - Achondroplasia What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is a type of rare genetic bone disorder. Achondroplasia is the most common type of these disorders. It causes the strong, flexible tissue called cartilage to not be made into bone as normal. This causes a series of signs, such as short arms and legs and a large head. This condition used to be called dwarfism.
TASCâ¢ is produced by CTB/McGrawâ Hill for national use. Starting in January 2014, individuals in New York State who are seeking a High School Equivalency Diploma will no longer take the GEDÂ®, but will instead take the TASCâ¢.
Florida adults who don't have a high school diploma can earn a high school equivalency credential by taking the GEDÂ® Test. In 2016, the Florida State Board of Education approved a change to the score required to pass the GEDÂ® test to 145. For more information, see these Frequently Asked Questions(PDF).