Washington § 28A.230.700 Purpose of diploma—Elements of obtainment.

Washington Statutes

§ 28A.230.700 — Purpose of diploma—Elements of obtainment.

Washington § 28A.230.700

Title 28ACOMMON SCHOOL PROVISIONS

Ch. 28A.230COMPULSORY COURSEWORK AND ACTIVITIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.230.700 (2026).

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(1)The purpose of a high school diploma is to declare that a student is ready for success in postsecondary education, gainful employment, and citizenship, and is equipped with the skills to be a lifelong learner.

(2)Except as provided in RCW 28A.230.320 , graduation from a public high school and the earning of a high school diploma must include the following:

(a)Satisfying the graduation requirements established by the state board of education under RCW 28A.230.090 and any graduation requirements established by the applicable public high school or school district;

(b)Satisfying credit and subject area requirements for graduation;

(c)Demonstrating career and college readiness through completion of the high school and beyond plan required by RCW 28A.230.212 ; and

(d)Meeting the re

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(1) The purpose of a high school diploma is to declare that a student is ready for success in postsecondary education, gainful employment, and citizenship, and is equipped with the skills to be a lifelong learner.

(2) Except as provided in RCW 28A.230.320 , graduation from a public high school and the earning of a high school diploma must include the following:

(a) Satisfying the graduation requirements established by the state board of education under RCW 28A.230.090 and any graduation requirements established by the applicable public high school or school district;

(b) Satisfying credit and subject area requirements for graduation;

(c) Demonstrating career and college readiness through completion of the high school and beyond plan required by RCW 28A.230.212 ; and

(d) Meeting the requirements of at least one graduation pathway option required by RCW 28A.230.710 .

(3) Successful completion of the requirements in subsection (2) of this section signals a student's readiness to graduate with a meaningful high school diploma that fulfills the purpose of a diploma as established by this section.