California Code, Education Code - EDC § 51225.31

(b) An individual with exceptional needs, who entered ninth grade in the 2022-23 school year or later, shall be eligible for the exemption and award described in subdivision (a) if their individualized education program provides for all of the following:

(c) An individual with exceptional needs who meets the criteria for the diploma pursuant to this section shall be eligible to participate in any graduation ceremony and any school activity related to graduation with their grade-level peers with and without disabilities. Participation in graduation activities that are subject to this section shall not be construed as termination of the provision of a free appropriate public education for pupils described in Section 56026, consistent with Section 300.102(a)(3)(ii) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, unless the individualized education program team, which includes the parent and pupil, as defined in Sections 300.320 and 300.321 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, has determined the pupil has completed their high school experience.

(d) For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” includes a school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school.

(e) Notwithstanding any other law, this section shall not be subject to waiver by the state board pursuant to Section 33050 or by the Superintendent.