Bill Text: OR HB2732 | 2011 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Relating to high school diploma requirements; prescribing an effective date.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: (Failed) 2011-06-30 - In committee upon adjournment. [HB2732 Detail]
Download: Oregon-2011-HB2732-Engrossed.html
76th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2011 Regular Session
NOTE: Matter within { + braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within { - braces and minus
signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within
{ + braces and plus signs + } .
LC 942
A-Engrossed
House Bill 2732
Ordered by the House April 18
Including House Amendments dated April 18
Sponsored by Representative READ; Representatives COWAN, DOHERTY,
HUFFMAN, KOMP, THATCHER, Senator HASS (Presession filed.)
SUMMARY
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
Requires student to complete and submit application for
apprenticeship program or post-secondary education institution
{ + or for enlistment in branch of Armed Forces or National
Guard, or to attend orientation related to apprenticeship or
training opportunity, + } in order to receive high school
diploma.
Takes effect July 1, 2012.
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to high school diploma requirements; creating new
provisions; amending ORS 329.451; and prescribing an effective
date.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. ORS 329.451 is amended to read:
329.451. (1)(a) At or before grade 12, a school district or
public charter school shall award a high school diploma to a
student who completes the requirements established by subsection
(2) of this section.
(b) A school district or public charter school shall award a
modified diploma to a student who satisfies the requirements
established by subsection (7) of this section, an extended
diploma to a student who satisfies the requirements established
by subsection (8) of this section or an alternative certificate
to a student who satisfies the requirements established by
subsection (9) of this section.
(c) A school district or public charter school may not deny a
student who has the documented history described in subsection
(7)(b) or (8)(b) and (c) of this section the opportunity to
pursue a diploma with more stringent requirements than a modified
diploma or an extended diploma for the sole reason that the
student has the documented history.
(d) A school district or public charter school may award a
modified diploma or extended diploma to a student only upon the
consent of the parent or guardian of the student.
(2) In order to receive a high school diploma from a school
district or public charter school, a student must { + :
(a) + } Satisfy the requirements established by the State Board
of Education and { + the requirements established by + } the
school district or public charter school { + . + } { - and, - }
{ + (b) Provide proof that the student has satisfied at least
one of the following requirements:
(A) Completed and submitted an admission form or application
for admission to an apprenticeship program, a career school, a
community college or an institution of higher education for a
program of post-secondary education or training.
(B) Completed and submitted an enlistment application for the
Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard of the
United States.
(C) Attended an orientation that is related to apprenticeship
or training opportunities and that is presented by, or in
collaboration with, a local joint committee formed under ORS
660.135.
(c) + } While in grades 9 through 12, { - must - } complete
at least:
{ - (a) - } { + (A) + } Twenty-four total credits;
{ - (b) - } { + (B) + } Three credits of mathematics; and
{ - (c) - } { + (C) + } Four credits of English.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a school
district or public charter school may award a high school diploma
to a student who does not satisfy the requirements of subsection
{ - (2)(b) or (c) - } { + (2)(c)(B) or (C) + } of this
section if the student:
(a) Has met or exceeded the academic content standards for
mathematics or English established by the board, as demonstrated
on Oregon state assessments; or
(b) Displays proficiency in mathematics or English at a level
established by the board.
(4) A student may satisfy the requirements of subsection (2) of
this section in less than four years. If a student satisfies the
requirements of subsection (2) of this section and a school
district or public charter school has the consent of the
student's parent or guardian, the school district or public
charter school shall award a high school diploma to the student
upon request from the student.
(5) If a school district or public charter school has the
consent of a student's parent or guardian, the school district or
public charter school may advance the student to the next grade
level if the student has satisfied the requirements for the
student's current grade level.
(6) The requirement for obtaining the consent of a student's
parent or guardian under subsections { + (1)(d), + } (4) and (5)
of this section does not apply to a student who is:
(a) Emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558; or
(b) 18 years of age or older.
(7) A school district or public charter school shall award a
modified diploma only to students who have demonstrated the
inability to meet the full set of academic content standards for
a high school diploma with reasonable modifications and
accommodations. To be eligible for a modified diploma, a student
must:
(a) Satisfy the requirements for a modified diploma established
by the State Board of Education; and
(b) Have a documented history of an inability to maintain grade
level achievement due to significant learning and instructional
barriers or have a documented history of a medical condition that
creates a barrier to achievement.
(8) A school district or public charter school shall award an
extended diploma only to students who have demonstrated the
inability to meet the full set of academic content standards for
a high school diploma with reasonable modifications and
accommodations. To be eligible for an extended diploma, a student
must:
(a) While in grade nine through completion of high school,
complete 12 credits, which may not include more than six credits
earned in a self-contained special education classroom and shall
include:
(A) Two credits of mathematics;
(B) Two credits of English;
(C) Two credits of science;
(D) Three credits of history, geography, economics or civics;
(E) One credit of health;
(F) One credit of physical education; and
(G) One credit of the arts or a second language;
(b) Have a documented history of an inability to maintain grade
level achievement due to significant learning and instructional
barriers or have a documented history of a medical condition that
creates a barrier to achievement; and
(c)(A) Participate in an alternate assessment beginning no
later than grade six and lasting for two or more assessment
cycles; or
(B) Have a serious illness or injury that occurs after grade
eight, that changes the student's ability to participate in grade
level activities and that results in the student participating in
alternate assessments.
(9) A school district or public charter school shall award an
alternative certificate to a student who does not satisfy the
requirements for a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an
extended diploma if the student meets requirements established by
the board of the school district or public charter school.
(10) A student who receives a modified diploma, an extended
diploma or an alternative certificate shall have the option of
participating in a high school graduation ceremony with the class
of the student.
(11) A school district or public charter school shall:
(a) Ensure that students have access to the appropriate
resources to achieve a high school diploma, a modified diploma,
an extended diploma or an alternative certificate at each high
school in the school district or at the public charter school.
(b) Provide literacy instruction to all students until
graduation.
(c) Beginning in grade five, annually provide information to
the parents or guardians of a student taking an alternate
assessment of the availability of a modified diploma, an extended
diploma and an alternative certificate and the requirements for
the diplomas and certificate.
(12) The State Board of Education shall submit for review by
the legislative committees on education or the interim
legislative committees on education, as appropriate, any proposed
rules to implement requirements for a high school diploma, a
modified diploma, an extended diploma or an alternative
certificate prior to the adoption of those rules by the board.
SECTION 2. { + The amendments to ORS 329.451 by section 1 of
this 2011 Act first apply to students who receive a high school
diploma on or after July 1, 2012. + }
SECTION 3. { + This 2011 Act takes effect on July 1, 2012. + }
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