151B.403 Adult education programs aligned with federal college and career

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readiness standards -- High School Equivalency Diploma -- Programs and

examinations -- Previously issued equivalency or external diploma to be

considered High School Equivalency Diploma -- Validity of diplomas after

changes in test selection.

(1)The Office of Adult Education within the Department of Workforce

Development in the Education and Labor Cabinet shall promulgate

administrative regulations to establish programs aligned with the College and

Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, or any other similar

standards adopted by the federal Office of Career, Technical, and Adult

Education, which upon successful completion, shall result in the issuance of a

High School Equivalency Diploma.

(2)At least one

(1)program authorized under subsection

(1)of this section shall

include a test aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for

Adult Education, or any other standards adopted by the federal Office of

Career, Technical, and Adult Education, to serve as a qualifying test, which

upon passing, shall entitle students to receive a High School Equivalency

Diploma.

(3)For purposes of any public employment, a High School Equivalency Diploma

shall be considered equal to a high school diploma issued under the provisions

of KRS 158.140.

(4)A High School Equivalency Diploma shall be issued without charge upon

successfully completing a High School Equivalency Diploma program. A fee

may be assessed by the Office of Adult Education for the issuance of a

duplicate High School Equivalency Diploma and for issuance of a duplicate

score report. All fees collected for duplicate diplomas and score reports shall

be used to support the adult education program.

(5)The Office of Adult Education is authorized to contract annually with an

institution of higher education or other appropriate agency or entity for scoring

High School Equivalency Diploma program examinations.

(6)On June 29, 2017, any high school equivalency diploma or external diploma

previously recognized or issued by the Commonwealth shall be considered

retroactively as a High School Equivalency Diploma.

(7)Upon issuance, a High School Equivalency Diploma shall not be invalidated by

any subsequent changes in test selection under this section.