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2022 SESSION
HB 340 High school graduation; multiple pathways to advanced studies diploma, associated diploma seals.
Introduced by: Glenn R. Davis | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Board of Education; high school graduation; alternative pathways to the advanced studies diploma. Directs the Board of Education to establish two pathways to the advanced studies high school diploma, and associated diploma seals for students who successfully follow and demonstrate excellence on such pathways: one pathway that requires advanced coursework in a career and technical education field but does not require coursework in world language and another pathway that requires advanced coursework in world language but does not require coursework in a career and technical education field.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Board of Education; high school graduation; alternative pathways to the advanced studies diploma; associated diploma seals. Directs the Board of Education to establish pathways to the advanced studies high school diploma, and associated diploma seals for students who successfully follow and demonstrate excellence on such pathways, that require advanced coursework in career and technical education in lieu of world language courses or any other required course that the Board deems appropriate. The bill requires such pathways and diploma seals to become effective for the 2023-2024 school year and to be available to any student, regardless of the school year during which the student enters ninth grade.