The bill establishes a new high school diploma specifically for veterans of the armed forces who have not completed their high school graduation requirements. Under the proposed law, the commissioner of education is tasked with awarding a standard high school diploma to qualifying veterans based on their knowledge and experience gained during military service. The eligibility criteria include veterans who served in the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, or those who left school to serve on active duty. The application process will be facilitated by collaboration between the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs.

To qualify for the diploma, veterans must meet specific criteria, including being a current resident of Minnesota, having previously attended a high school in the state, or being a resident at the time of their death. Additionally, they must have been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces, as verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill aims to recognize the contributions of veterans and provide them with an opportunity to obtain a high school diploma that acknowledges their service.