Section 11-808 - Obtaining high school diploma by examination. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-808. Obtaining high school diploma by examination.
 

(a)  Requirements for taking examination.- An individual may obtain a high school diploma by examination as provided in this section if the individual: 

(1) has not obtained a high school diploma; 

(2) has resided in this State or on a federal reservation in this State for at least 3 months, provided that the Secretary may waive the residence requirement if the Secretary considers the waiver justified; 

(3) is 16 years old or older; and 

(4) has withdrawn from a regular full-time public or private school program. 

(b)  Time and place of examination.- The Department shall offer examinations to individuals who are pursuing a high school diploma under this subtitle at least twice each year at places throughout the State that are reasonably convenient for the applicants. 

(c)  Examination.- The examination shall: 

(1) be offered in appropriate high school subject areas; and 

(2) be of a comprehensive nature as determined by the State Board of Education. 

(d)  Repeat examination.- An individual who fails an examination may repeat taking the examination. 

(e)  Members of armed forces.- A member of the armed forces may earn a Maryland high school diploma by taking the examinations furnished by the United States Armed Forces Institute and given by the appropriate service officer. 

(f)  Regulations.- The diploma shall be awarded in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Secretary and the State Board of Education. 
 

[2008, ch. 134; 2009, ch. 309; 2010, ch. 113.]