Section 257 - High school equivalency diplomas1.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:(2) Has demonstrated, through procedures prescribed by the commissioner, attainment of a general educational development comparable to that of a secondary school graduate. [2017, c. 381, §1(AMD).]B. [2017, c. 381, §2(RP).]C. [1991, c. 662, §1(RP).]D. [1991, c. 662, §1(RP).]E. [1991, c. 662, §1(RP).] The commissioner shall issue a diploma authorized by this subsection upon compliance with the requirements of this subsection or as soon thereafter as possible.
[2017, c. 381, §§1, 2(AMD).]
2.Equivalency diploma status. High school equivalency diplomas have the legal status of high school diplomas. [1991, c. 662, §1(RPR).]
3.Fees. A fee may not be charged for the issuance of any high school equivalency diploma to residents of the State. [1991, c. 662, §1(RPR).]
4.Department of Education diploma.[2013, c. 439, §1(RP).]
Amended by 2018, c. 381,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2018.Amended by 2018, c. 381,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2018.Amended by 2014, c. 439,§ 1, eff. 7/31/2014.1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW) . 1983, c. 151, (AMD) . 1983, c. 806, § 5 (AMD) . 1985, c. 774, § 3 (AMD) . 1989, c. 525, § 1 (AMD) . 1991, c. 662, § 1 (RPR) . 2007, c. 451, § 1 (AMD) .