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AL HB74
Bill
Status
4/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
John Page
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AI Summary
HB74 Summary
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State Superintendent of Education may award standard high school diplomas to honorably discharged veterans who were Alabama residents before military service and whose service interrupted high school attendance and prevented graduation.
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Eligible veterans must have served in the United States Armed Forces during one of three specified periods: December 7, 1941 – January 31, 1946; June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955; or November 15, 1961 – March 28, 1973.
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State Board of Education shall develop criteria and guidelines for implementing the diploma issuance program upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Education.
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Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Veterans, honorably discharged who served in Vietnam War and who did not receive high school diploma due to service, may receive diploma, requirements specified, State Board of Education to develop criteria and guidelines, Sec. 16-1-37 am'd.
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Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 10:30 a.m. on April 22, 2010.
4/22/2010