Authority: IC 20-19-2-8; IC 20-19-2-21

Affected: IC 10-10.5-1-3; IC 10-18-9-6; IC 20-26; IC 20-30; IC 20-51.4; IC 21-7-13-32; IC 21-42-3-5; IC 21-42-5; IC 23-14-54.5-5; IC 35-31.5-2-261; IC 35-44.1-4-3

Sec. 21. (a) In addition to earning an Indiana diploma, a student may earn one (1) or more of the following Indiana diploma seals by completing the Indiana diploma seal requirements set forth in subsection (b):

1. (1) An Enrollment Honors Seal.
2. (2) An Enrollment Honors Plus Seal.
3. (3) An Employment Honors Seal.
4. (4) An Employment Honors Plus Seal.
5. (5) An Enlistment Honors Seal.
6. (6) An Enlistment Honors Plus Seal.

(b) Indiana diploma seal requirements consist of the following:

1. (1) To be eligible for an Enrollment Honors Seal a student must:

   1. (A) Earn at least four (4) credits of the same world language;
   2. (B) Earn at least six (6) social studies credits;

   3. (C) Earn at least eight (8) mathematics credits as follows;

      1. (i) Two (2) credits of Algebra I;
      2. (ii) Two (2) credits of Geometry;
      3. (iii) Two (2) credits of Algebra II or two (2) credits of any advanced math credit; and
      4. (iv) Two (2) credits of any advanced mathematics credit.

   4. (D) Complete at least six (6) science credits as follows;

      1. (i) Two (2) credits of Biology I;
      2. (ii) Two (2) credits of Chemistry; and
      3. (iii) Two (2) credits of Physics or two (2) credits of any lab science.
   5. (E) Earn a grade of "C" or higher in courses used to meet the credit requirements specified in 511 IAC 6-7.2-20 and 511 IAC 6-7.2-21 (b)(1);
   6. (F) Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least "B"; and

   7. (G) Complete one (1) of the following:

      1. (i) Earn four (4) AP credits and take the corresponding exams;
      2. (ii) For college credits earned prior to the 2029-2030 school year, earn six (6) college credits. For college credits earned during the 2029-2030 school year and each subsequent school year, earn six (6) college credits in courses listed in the Core Transfer Library established under IC 21-42-5 or that are listed on the dual credit priority course list;
      3. (iii) Earn four (4) International Baccalaureate credits and take the corresponding exams;
      4. (iv) Earn four (4) Cambridge International credits and take the corresponding exams;
      5. (v) Earn a score of at least 1250 on the SAT; or
      6. (vi) Earn a score of at least 26 on the ACT.

      7. (vii) Complete two (2) of the following requirements:

         1. (AA) For college credits earned prior to the 2029-2030 school year, earn three (3) college credits. For college credits earned during the 2029-2030 school year and each subsequent school year, earn three (3) college credits in courses listed in the Core Transfer Library established under IC 21-42-5 or that are listed on the dual credit priority course list;
         2. (BB) Two (2) credits in a course or courses designated as advanced placement under 511 IAC 6.1-5.1 and take the corresponding College Board Advanced Placement test or tests;
         3. (CC) Two (2) credits in an International Baccalaureate standard level course and take the corresponding exams; or
         4. (DD) Earn two (2) Cambridge International credits and take the corresponding exams.

2. (2) To be eligible for an Enrollment Honors Plus Seal a student must:

   1. (A) meet all the requirements specified in 511 IAC 6-7.2-21(b)(1);

   2. (B) complete one of the following:

      1. (i) earn an industry recognized or a postsecondary credential. Only credentials designated as approved Enrollment Honors Plus Seal credentials by the department may be used to satisfy this requirement;
      2. (ii) earn the Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction award;
      3. (iii) complete the requirements for the Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma;
      4. (iv) complete the requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; or
      5. (v) earn the Indiana College Core as defined in IC 21-42-3-5;
   3. (C) complete at least seventy-five (75) hours work based learning; and
   4. (D) demonstrate communication and collaboration or work-ethic skills that have been verified by an individual or entity recognized by either the student's high school or the state board using the verification forms established by the department. The department shall establish model verification forms and other documentation requirements pertaining to the verification requirements specified in this subdivision.

3. (3) To be eligible for an Employment Honors Seal a student must:

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

      1. (i) earn an industry recognized or a postsecondary credential. Only credentials designated as approved Employment Honors Seal credentials by the department may be used to satisfy this requirement;
      2. (ii) complete three (3) career and technical education courses in a program of study;
      3. (iii) complete a career scholarship account program approved under IC 20-51.4-4.5-6; or
      4. (iv) complete a locally created graduation pathway approved by the state board.
   2. (B) complete at least one hundred fifty (150) hours of work based learning;
   3. (C) demonstrate communication and collaboration or work-ethic skills that have been verified by an individual or entity recognized by either the student's high school or the state board using the verification forms established by the department. The department shall establish model verification forms and other documentation requirements pertaining to the verification requirements specified in this subdivision; and

   4. (D) complete one (1) of the following:

      1. (i) at least one (1) school year with no more than three (3) days of unexcused absences; or
      2. (ii) at least one hundred fifty (150) hours of work based learning experience with no more than three (3) unexcused absences.

4. (4) To be eligible for an Employment Honors Plus Seal a student must:

   1. (A) earn an industry recognized or a postsecondary credential. Only credentials designated as approved Employment Honors Seal credentials by the department may be used to satisfy this requirement;
   2. (B) complete at least six hundred and fifty (650) hours of work based learning;
   3. (C) demonstrate communication and collaboration or work-ethic skills that have been verified by an individual or entity recognized by either the student's high school or the state board using the verification forms established by the department. The department shall establish model verification forms and other documentation requirements pertaining to the verification requirements specified in this subdivision; and

   4. (D) complete one (1) of the following:

      1. (i) at least one (1) school year with no more than three (3) days of unexcused absences; or
      2. (ii) at least one hundred fifty (150) hours of work based learning experience with no more than three (3) unexcused absences.

5. (5) To be eligible for an Enlistment Honors Seal a student must:

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

      1. (i) an introduction to public service course;
      2. (ii) one year of a junior reserve officers' training corps program;
      3. (iii) one year as a member of the Indiana wing of civil air patrol; or
      4. (iv) a locally created course that covers the same content as an introduction to public service course.

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

      1. (i) the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program by:

         1. (AA) completing the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and earning a score of at least thirty-one (31);
         2. (BB) exploring the career portal; and
         3. (CC) completing the post-test interpretation with a trained facilitator.
      2. (ii) the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and earning a score of at least thirty-one (31) and a career exploration tool described under IC 20-30-5-14(i)(1).
   3. (C) complete at least one (1) school year with no more than three (3) days being unexcused absences.

   4. (D) demonstrate communication and collaboration or work-ethic skills through a mentorship experience with a:

      1. (i) member of the military on active duty as defined by IC 20-26-19-1;
      2. (ii) member of the National Guard as defined by IC 10-18-9-6;
      3. (iii) veteran as defined by IC 23-14-54.5-5;
      4. (iv) law enforcement officer as defined by IC 10-10.5-1-3;
      5. (v) firefighter as defined by IC 35-44.1-4-3 or
      6. (vi) public servant as defined by IC 35-31.5-2-261.
   5. The department shall establish model verification forms and other documentation requirements pertaining to the verification requirements specified in this subdivision.

6. (6) To be eligible for an Enlistment Honors Plus Seal a student must:

   1. (A) meet the following requirements;

      1. (i) the requirements specified in subdivisions (b)(5)(A), (C) and (D);

      2. (ii) demonstrate excellence in leadership through one (1) of the following:

         1. (AA) complete at least one hundred (100) hours of public service;
         2. (BB) hold a leadership role in a cocurricular or extracurricular activity for at least two (2) semesters;
         3. (CC) complete two (2) seasons of a team-based physical sport or activity; and

      3. (iii) complete one of the following:

         1. (AA) a minimum score of 50 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and complete the requirements under (b)(5)(B);
         2. (BB) enroll in a military service academy of the United States as defined by 33 USC § 3021(a)(3); or
         3. (CC) enroll into a reserve officers' training corps program at an accredited institution of higher education.

(c) A student shall specify the following in their graduation plan developed under IC 20-30-4-2:

1. (1) an intent to pursue one (1) or more diploma seals; or
2. (2) an individualized plan that includes the courses and activities a student intends to complete that are aligned with their enrollment, employment, or enlistment goals after high school.

A student may adjust the diploma seal or seals they intend to pursue at any time.

(d) If a student completes the requirements for one (1) or more Indiana Diploma seals established in this rule, the seal shall be specified in the student's high school transcript.

(e) A student may satisfy the requirements set forth in 511 IAC 6-7.2-20(a)(2) by meeting the requirements for one or more Indiana diploma seals established in this rule.

(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 6-7.2-21; filed Mar 11, 2025, 11:19 a.m.: 20250409-IR-511240220FRA, eff Jul 1, 2025)