Digest: Requires a student to meet reading, writing and math standards before getting a diploma. Changes the law for diplomas in 2025. Makes changes to the law when the Governor signs the bill. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.1).
Requires a student to demonstrate proficiency in specified Essential Learning Skills prior to the student being awarded a high school diploma or a modified diploma. Applies to diplomas awarded on or after January 1, 2025.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 329.007, 329.451, 327.190, 336.585, 336.590, 336.680, 343.331