FBLA Competitive Events Guidelines: Introduction to FBLA

Vocabulary terms and operational definitions covering eligibility, competition rules, administration guidelines, and scoring criteria for the FBLA Introduction to FBLA competitive event.

Introduction to FBLA

An individual objective test event for $9^{\text{th}}$ and $10^{\text{th}}$ graders that tests knowledge of the organization's history, structure, programs, and leadership.

Event Elements (Introduction to FBLA)

A $50$-minute test consisting of $100$ multiple-choice questions administered online.

Eligible Division (Introduction to FBLA)

High School members in the $9^{\text{th}}$ and $10^{\text{th}}$ grades only.

NLC Membership Deadline

March 1 at $11:59\,\text{p.m.}$ Eastern Time of the current school year, by which national membership dues must be paid.

Repeat Competitor Policy

A competitor who places in the top $10$ in an event at the NLC may not compete in that event again unless it has been modified beyond a name change (chapter events are exempt).

Official Housing Block Requirement

The requirement that competitors must stay within the official FBLA housing block to remain eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference.

State Entry Limit

The maximum number of entries each state association may submit per event, which is $4$ entries.

Event Participation Limits

A rule restricting each member to participating in one individual or team event and one chapter event.

Late Arrival Penalty

A deduction of $5$ penalty points assessed to competitors who arrive late to any competitive event or testing site.

Acceptable Photo Identification

A valid physical or digital ID (driver's license, passport, state-issued ID, or school ID) that matches the competitor's conference name badge.

Items Provided On-Site by FBLA

One piece of scratch paper per competitor, internet access (for testing time only), and test login credentials (link and password).

Required Items Competitor Must Provide

A sharpened pencil, fully powered testing device, conference-provided nametag, valid photo ID, and attire complying with the FBLA Dress Code.

Objective Test Tiebreaker Criteria

A three-tier tiebreaker sequence: (1) correct responses to $10$ pre-selected questions, (2) correct responses to $20$ pre-selected questions, and (3) shortest completion time.

Recognition Limit

A maximum of $10$ entries (individuals or teams) that may be recognized per event at the National Leadership Conference.

Electronic Device Policy

All cell phones, smartwatches, and headphones must be powered off and stored away; visible devices constitute a violation of the FBLA Honor Code.

CONNECT

The FBLA platform where official sample test items are published to familiarize competitors with test formats and question styles.

ADA Accommodation Request Process

A request process for reasonable testing accommodations that must be submitted through the conference registration system by the official registration deadline.