Plain English Breakdown
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High School Diplomas for Students at the End of Life
This law allows local school boards in Georgia to award high school diplomas, including posthumously, to students who are at the end of life.
What This Bill Does
- Allows local boards of education to provide waivers for graduation requirements for students at the end of life.
- Permits the posthumous awarding of a diploma if a student dies before receiving it.
- Requires or allows for policies, rules, and regulations regarding these diplomas.
Who It Names or Affects
- High school students in Georgia who are at the end of life.
- Local boards of education that manage public schools.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not define what specific medical conditions qualify as 'at the end of life'.
- The text mentions providing for waivers and policies but does not list the exact steps or documents required to apply.
- It is unclear which specific graduation tests or credits can be waived without further policy details.