House of Representatives

HB 2549

veterans; seniors; high school diplomas

Sponsors: Representatives Soltero, Marsh, et al.

DPA	Committee on Military, Veteran Affairs and Aviation
DPA	Committee on Education
dpa	Caucus and COW
x	As Transmitted to the Governor

HB 2549 provides a high school equivalency diploma to veterans over the age of 65 who have never received a high school diploma due to military service.

Provisions

· Provides a high school equivalency diploma to a person who has never obtained a high school diploma and meets the following requirements:

· Is at least sixty-five years of age;

· Currently resides in this state;

· Provides documented evidence that the person enlisted in the armed forces of the United States before completing high school in a public or a private school;

· Was honorably discharged from service with the armed forces of the United States.

· Requires the diploma received to be an honorary diploma.

· Stipulates that the evidence of being enlisted in the Armed Forces of the United States be obtained from the Arizona Department of Veterans Services.

· Requires a five-year window for rules to be adopted and diplomas to be issued.

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44th Legislature

Second Regular Session 2 April 10, 2001

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