LAC 28:LXXIX.2111. State Diploma

A. A nonpublic high school choosing to issue a state diploma shall meet state requirements in accordance with LAC 28:CXV.2316. B. Any approved nonpublic school may award a school diploma to any student who meets the state minimum high school graduation requirements. C. Any state-approved nonpublic school that wishes to award the state diploma shall contact the LDOE for time lines and other administrative guidelines for administering state assessments. Any nonpublic school that opts to participate in the state assessment program shall follow BESE policy including the test security policy as defined in LAC 28:XI, Bulletin 118—Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices. D. Any approved nonpublic school that does not choose to participate in the state assessment program may grant a school diploma, which shall carry the same privileges as one issued by a state-approved public school. E. The awarding of high school diplomas shall in no way affect the school approval classifications of any school.