- (1) "FGP student" means an individual 16 to 19 years of age who meets the requirements of this rule, attends a participating school, and has consented to participate in the Focused Graduation Pathway (FGP).
- (2) "General Education Development" high school equivalency exam or "GED exam" means a high school equivalency exam that is a standardized test that measures proficiency in one of four subject areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies, and is administered by authorized testing centers.
- (3) "GED Alerts" means an official notification issued by the Utah State Board of Education to inform high school students, educators, and the public about the availability and details of the General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency exam.
- (4) "Participating school" means a school that has proposed an FGP, obtained LEA board approval, and meets all other requirements as outlined in this rule.
KEY: focused graduation pathway, educational testing, student competency
Date of Last Change: February 7, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(b); 53E-3-401