STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2018) – State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) recently filed a bill that would require the State Board of Education to establish one Indiana diploma for individuals who successfully complete high school graduation requirements.
Under Senate Bill 177, the state would offer one diploma to students rather than four.
“We need to establish a single Indiana diploma because of the new federal requirements taking effect,” Kruse said. “If we don’t act, Indiana could see a 12 percent drop in our federal graduation rate, which could affect our funding. At the end of the day, I don’t think this will hurt anyone academically, but rather ensure that our federal graduation rate is an accurate reflection of our students’ performance here in Indiana.”
SB 177 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development.
Click here for more information on SB 177.
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