The Board of Education desires that every student have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma through successful completion of class work and Board-approved proficiency tests.
The Board, however, must point out that the California Legislature has provided two alternatives to the high school diploma: the High School Equivalency Certificate for individuals 18 or older and the Certificate of Proficiency for persons 16 or older or who have been in the 10th grade for a year or who are currently enrolled in the final semester of 10th grade. These certificates may be granted by the California Department of Education to individuals who pass the performance tests established by the Department.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that district requirements relative to these alternatives to high school graduation are fulfilled.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48400-48403 Persons subject to compulsory continuation education
48410 Persons exempt from continuation classes
48412 Certificate of Proficiency; examination fees
48413 Enrollment in continuation classes
48414 Reenrollment in district
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
11520 Definitions
11521 Placement on pupil transcript
11522 Requirements for exemption from school attendance form
11523 Requirement to make examination announcements
11530 High School Equivalency Certificate
Management Resources:
CDE PROGRAM ADVISORIES
0615.89 Granting credit for passing GED
Policy PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS
adopted: June 25, 2002 Petaluma, California