The proposed bill would amend current statutes by allowing county school superintendents to offer high school equivalency (HSE) preparation instruction to students in both grades 11 and 12, rather than limiting it to only grade 12. This change is reflected in the insertion of "either of grades eleven or" into the existing statute. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that students must be at least 16 years old to participate in HSE preparation instruction, which is a significant update to the current law.

Furthermore, the bill removes the provision that previously allowed for the inclusion of grade 10 students in HSE preparation instruction, as indicated by the deletion of "grade" and the corresponding adjustment in the numbering of the requirements. The remaining requirements, such as obtaining written consent from a parent or the student if emancipated, and the necessity for students to be enrolled in a career and technical education course, remain unchanged. Overall, the bill aims to expand access to HSE preparation while ensuring that students meet specific age criteria.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-305
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-305
Chaptered Version: 15-305