In addition to successfully achieving the eligible student's high school equivalency, an eligible student shall:

1. (1) demonstrate employability skills through a:

   1. (A) project based learning experience;
   2. (B) service based learning experience; or
   3. (C) work based learning experience; and

2. (2) complete one (1) of the following:

   1. (A) A certification class approved by the department of workforce development.
   2. (B) Indiana specific college ready benchmarks set by the commission for higher education that meet or exceed college ready benchmarks set by the college board and ACT.
   3. (C) Completion of the ASVAB and enlistment and service in one (1) of the branches of the armed forces of the United States.
   4. (D) Entry into an apprenticeship program recognized by the state that includes a post secondary credential upon completion.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.58.