high school equivalency
diplomas; transcripts
HB 2422 allows the State Board of Education (State Board) to charge a nominal fee for duplicate GED transcripts and diplomas in an amount determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The State Board adopted rules regarding general educational development (GED) diplomas on August 20, 1981. A GED diploma is the equivalency of a high school diploma. Eligibility requirements for a GED are as follows:
· Individuals 16 years or older that have been officially withdrawn from school for six consecutive months preceding testing may take a GED test.
· Individuals shall provide the GED Testing Center with positive identification and proof of age.
· Individuals who are 16 years of age and under 18 years of age shall also be required to provide a signed statement of consent from a parent or legal guardian and a letter from the last school attended verifying that the individual has officially withdrawn from the school for a minimum of six consecutive months preceding the testing date.