1. (1) An area technical college may develop and implement minimum graduation requirements for a high school diploma based on the high school graduation requirements of a school district within the geographic area of the area technical college. The area technical college shall award a high school diploma to a student who successfully completes the high school graduation requirements implemented by the area technical college.
2. (2) A service provider may partner with an area technical college to provide courses that lead to a high school diploma or an industry-recognized credential.
3. (3) As used in this section, service provider means a nonprofit entity or for-profit entity that enters into a formal, negotiated contract for educational services with an area technical college.

Source: L. 2023: Entire section added, (SB 23-007), ch. 312, p. 1904, § 6, effective June 2.