R277-705-4. Diplomas and Certificates of Completion

(1) An LEA shall award diplomas and certificates of completion. (2) An LEA shall establish criteria for a student to earn a certificate of completion that may be awarded to a student who: (a) has completed the student's senior year; (b) is exiting or aging out of the school system; and (c) has not met all state or LEA requirements for a diploma. (3) A student with a disability served by a special education program shall satisfy high school completion or graduation criteria, consistent with state and federal law and the student's IEP. (4) An LEA may award a student a certificate of completion consistent with state and federal law and the student's IEP or Section 504 plan. (5) An LEA may not enroll a student with the intent to award a diploma or a certificate of completion once the student has earned a high school equivalence.