This bill modifies graduation requirements and provides services for high school students experiencing homelessness or involved in the child welfare system.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- requires local education agencies to offer diplomas based on the state baseline graduation standard;
- limits local graduation requirements for eligible students;
- requires acceptance of partial credits from various sources;
- exempts students from additional requirements when transferring schools;
- mandates academic support and personal graduation plans;
- restricts disciplinary removals for eligible students;
- establishes data collection and reporting requirements;
- requires staff training and school point of contact designation; and
- creates rulemaking authority for implementation.