§ 16-1-37 — Issuance of High School Diplomas to Certain Honorably Discharged Veterans

The State Superintendent of Education may award a standard high school diploma to any honorably discharged veteran who served in the United States Armed Forces at any time between December 7, 1941, and January 31, 1946, between June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955, or between November 15, 1961, and March 28, 1973; was a resident of Alabama prior to entry into the United States Armed Forces; and whose entry into the United States Armed Forces interrupted high school attendance and prevented graduation. Upon the recommendation of the State Superintendent of Education, the State Board of Education shall develop criteria and guidelines necessary for the implementation of this section.

Legislative History

(Act 2001-345, p. 449, §1; Act 2004-549, p. 1177, §1; Act 2010-691, p. 1678, §1.)