The Current/Old SystemDefault was 26 credit Recommended High School

Program 4x4 – Four credits of Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language

Arts

Students could opt out to a 22 credit “Minimum” High School Diploma Parents and counselor had to agree

Parent had to sign “notice of RHSP benefits form” – intended to discourage, and the student had to meet one of the following:

Student had to have completed two credits in each of the core subjects, or Be 16 years old, or had failed to have been promoted to grade 10 one or more times. “Minimum” students were prohibited by law from enrolling in 4yr public universities

House Bill 5 – General Overview

Reduces High-Stakes Testing in High School

Establishes a New Diploma with Options for Students

Emphasizes Collaboration between Public Ed, Higher Ed and Business Community

Increases Local Control

HB 5 Graduation Plans – New Paradigm HB 5 creates a 22 credit Foundation Diploma with

the ability to add: One or more of five Endorsements, and Distinguished Level of Achievement designation; and/or Performance Acknowledgements

Students/Parents select endorsement with relevance rather than all starting on a single plan and having to opt out.

Effective for 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 can choose the new or old grad plans

Endorsements STEM – Science Technology Engineering & Math Business & Industry Public Services Fine Arts Multi-Disciplinary

Students and Parents select an Endorsement Diploma Program Students are not locked into an Endorsement and may change

programs

Locally Developed CTE Courses/Activities

Allows districts to offer courses, apprenticeships or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate

District must partner with higher education, local business, labor, and community leaders to develop and provide the course

Does not require state approval