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Sponsor Statement for SB 120
Public School Exit Exam

An Act relating to a public school student high school graduation examination; and providing for an effective date.

High educational standards and accountability are vitally important, but the current High School Graduation Qualifying Exam should not be the sole determining factor for a high school diploma. Under Senate Bill 120 the HSGQE will continue to be administered as previously scheduled. An Alaska high school diploma will be issued to all high school students who have met academic requirements established by the state and the governing body. Endorsements for each HSGQE component passed will be added to the diploma.

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