HB 1502 Summary

• Changes the appeal process for students denied a standard diploma under the Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005 from appealing to the State Board of Education to appealing to their local school district's board of education.

• Requires each local school district board of education to adopt a policy establishing an appeal process for students denied a standard diploma for failing to meet end-of-instruction test requirements.

• Students have 30 days after denial to file a petition for appeal, and the school district board must take action within 45 days of receiving the petition.

• Maintains the State Board of Education's responsibility to collect and report data on appeals filed and approved by local boards, as well as track data on student exceptions and exemptions.

• Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.