The state board of education shall adopt rules governing the eligibility of a child sixteen years of age and under nineteen years of age to take a test to earn a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 if the child provides a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school education program, if the child was home-schooled, or if the child is an eligible student enrolled in a dropout reengagement program under RCW 28A.175.100 through 28A.175.110.

Intent—2010 c 20: See note following RCW 28A.175.100.

Severability—1973 c 51: See note following RCW 28A.225.010.

Waiver of fees or residency requirements at community or technical colleges for students completing a high school education: RCW 28B.15.520.