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State Information Request: High School Graduation Requirements Governance Models

A state department of education leader requested information regarding governance of high school graduation requirements in the states. Our response outlines who sets high school graduation requirements in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

To provide timely assistance to our constituents, State Information Requests are typically completed in 48 hours. They reflect an issue scan versus a comprehensive analysis.

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Feb. 7, 2022

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