Sec. 14. (a) The state board shall create an alternate diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The diploma must be:
(1) standards-based; and
(2) aligned with Indiana's requirements for an Indiana diploma.
(b) Not more than one percent (1%) of students of a cohort may receive the alternate diploma established by the state board under subsection (a).
(c) The alternate diploma must comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. 6311).
(d) Not later than December 1, 2021, the state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to carry out this section.
As added by P.L.192-2018, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.113-2021, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 32. Student Standards, Assessments, and Performance
Chapter 4. Graduation Requirements
20-32-4-1.5. Graduation Requirements; Funding for Cambridge International Exams and Training
20-32-4-2. Failure to Meet Graduation Pathway Requirement
20-32-4-4.1. Waiver From Postsecondary Readiness Competency Requirements
20-32-4-5. Failure to Meet Graduation Requirements; Child With a Disability; Eligibility to Graduate
20-32-4-6. Students With Disabilities; Applicability of Requirements
20-32-4-7. Exemption From Indiana Diploma With Core 40 Designation
20-32-4-8. Student Not Passing at Least Three Core 40 Courses
20-32-4-10. Student Whose Parent Does Not Attend Meeting With Student and Counselor
20-32-4-11. Student With a Disability; Progress Toward Diploma
20-32-4-12. Functional Workplace Spanish Transcript Designation
20-32-4-13. Diploma Issued for Deceased Student
20-32-4-14. Alternative Diploma for Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
20-32-4-16. Collection of Data on Career Clusters and Course Sequences; Annual Report