Sec. 4.1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a student may receive a waiver from the postsecondary readiness competency requirements established under section 1.5(c) of this chapter:
(1) if:
(A) the student was unsuccessful in completing a postsecondary readiness competency requirement established by the state board under section 1.5(c) of this chapter by the conclusion of the student's senior year, including a student who was in the process of completing a competency at one (1) school that was not offered by the school to which the student transferred; and
(B) the student attempted to achieve at least three (3) separate postsecondary readiness competencies established by the state board under section 1.5(c) of this chapter; or
(2) if a student transfers to a school subject to the requirements of this chapter during the student's senior year from a nonaccredited nonpublic school that has less than one (1) employee or a school out of state and the student:
(A) attempted to achieve at least one (1) postsecondary readiness competency requirement established by the state board under section 1.5(c) of this chapter; and
(B) was unsuccessful in completing the attempted postsecondary readiness competency described in clause (A).
(b) For a student to receive a waiver described in subsection (a), the student must:
(1) maintain at least a "C" average, or its equivalent, throughout the student's high school career in courses comprising credits required for the student to graduate;
(2) maintain a school attendance rate of at least ninety-five percent (95%) with excused absences not counting against the student's attendance;
(3) satisfy all other state and local graduation requirements beyond the postsecondary readiness competency requirements established by the state board under section 1.5(c) of this chapter; and
(4) demonstrate postsecondary planning, including:
(A) college acceptance;
(B) acceptance in an occupational training program;
(C) workforce entry; or
(D) military enlistment;
that is approved by the principal of the student's school.
As added by P.L.192-2018, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.74.
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