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Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A. Education § 257. High school equivalency diplomas

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Issuance of diploma. The commissioner shall issue a high school equivalency diploma to a person who:

A. Is at least 17 years of age and:

(1) Deleted. Laws 2017, c. 381, § 1, eff. Aug. 1, 2018.

(2) Has demonstrated, through procedures prescribed by the commissioner, attainment of a general educational development comparable to that of a secondary school graduate.

B. Repealed. Laws 2017, c. 381, § 2, eff. Aug. 1, 2018.

The commissioner shall issue a diploma authorized by this subsection upon compliance with the requirements of this subsection or as soon thereafter as possible.

2. Equivalency diploma status. High school equivalency diplomas have the legal status of high school diplomas.

3. Fees. A fee may not be charged for the issuance of any high school equivalency diploma to residents of the State.

4. Repealed. Laws 2013, c. 439, § 1, eff. Aug. 1, 2014.

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