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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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 after the completion of eight (8) high school semesters, 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-32-4-4.1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-32-4-4-1/
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