FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6430

C 35 L 02

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Authorizing issuance of high school diplomas to World War II veterans who were both honorably discharged and left high school before graduation to serve in World War II.

Sponsors:  Senators Zarelli, McAuliffe and Oke.

Senate Committee on Education

House Committee on Education

Background:  Under current law, local school districts must issue high school diplomas to students who have successfully completed all state and local graduation requirements.

Summary:  Local school districts may issue high school diplomas to honorably discharged World War II veterans who left high school before graduation in order to serve in the War.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction must specify the evidence requirements necessary to prove eligibility for the diploma.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate450

House970

Effective:  June 13, 2002