Section 11-808 - Obtaining high school diploma by examination.
§ 11-808. Obtaining high school diploma by examination.
(a) Requirements for taking examination.- An individual may obtain a high school diploma by examination as provided in this section if the individual:
(1) has not obtained a high school diploma;
(2) has resided in this State or on a federal reservation in this State for at least 3 months, provided that the Secretary may waive the residence requirement if the Secretary considers the waiver justified;
(3) is 16 years old or older; and
(4) has withdrawn from a regular full-time public or private school program.
(b) Time and place of examination.- The Department shall offer examinations to individuals who are pursuing a high school diploma under this subtitle at least twice each year at places throughout the State that are reasonably convenient for the applicants.
(c) Examination.- The examination shall:
(1) be offered in appropriate high school subject areas; and
(2) be of a comprehensive nature as determined by the State Board of Education.
(d) Repeat examination.- An individual who fails an examination may repeat taking the examination.
(e) Members of armed forces.- A member of the armed forces may earn a Maryland high school diploma by taking the examinations furnished by the United States Armed Forces Institute and given by the appropriate service officer.
(f) Regulations.- The diploma shall be awarded in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Secretary and the State Board of Education.
[2008, ch. 134; 2009, ch. 309; 2010, ch. 113.]