- (1) An LEA shall supervise the granting of credit and awarding of diplomas, but may delegate the responsibility to schools within the LEA.
- (2) An LEA may determine criteria for a student's participation in graduation activities, honors, and exercises, independent of a student's receipt of a diploma or certificate of completion.
- (3) A diploma, a certificate, credits, or an unofficial transcript may not be withheld from a student for nonpayment of school fees.
(4)(a) An LEA shall establish a consistent timeline for all students for completion of graduation requirements.
- (b) A timeline described in Subsection (4)(a) shall be consistent with state law and this rule.
- (5) An LEA's graduation requirements may not apply retroactively.
KEY: adult education, high school credits, graduation requirements
Date of Last Change: March 1, 2026
Notice of Continuation: November 15, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(b); 53E-3-401(4)