Bill Summary: SB 378

• Increases minimum high school graduation credits from 20 to 25 for classes graduating in 2021 and thereafter, with requirements in humanities (9 credits), STEM (9 credits), physical education (1 credit), and world languages (1 credit).

• Removes end-of-year standardized exam requirements in Algebra I, geometry, biology, American history, and grade 10 English that were previously mandated.

• Establishes a High School Graduation Requirements Council consisting of education commissioners, school association representatives, business leaders, parents, and students to develop aligned graduation requirements.

• Requires the State Board of Education to submit recommendations for new graduation requirements to the legislature by January 1, 2017, aligned with state academic standards.

• Mandates local and regional boards of education provide student support and remedial services starting in grade seven to assist students in meeting graduation requirements through multiple methods including summer school, online courses, and college coursework.