1. (a) The department and governing bodies are encouraged but are not required to hold a ceremony to present a diploma that is issued under the program.

2. (b) Upon request of a governing body, the department, in cooperation with the department of veterans' affairs, shall assist the governing body to develop a variety of formats for appropriate ceremonies at which to award diplomas under the program.

   [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-13.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.