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Download full textThurlow, Martha L.; And Others – 1995
This study analyzed documentation from 50 state departments of education concerning high school graduation requirements for students in general and for students with disabilities. Preliminary information reviews research on graduation requirements, research on minimum competence tests, and legal issues and implications. Study findings are then…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Credits, Disabilities, Graduation Requirements
Peer reviewedSerow, Robert C. – Integrated Education, 1983
Examines state high school graduation requirements from the perspectives of academic effectiveness and educational equity. Predicts that minimum competency testing, which is now widespread, will gradually be replaced by further increases in academic credit requirements. (KH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Educational Policy, Graduation Requirements
Peer reviewedThurlow, Martha L.; Ysseldyke, James E.; Reid, Cheryl L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Comparison of state graduation requirements found significant differences in the exit documents awarded to students with disabilities, with similar requirements sometimes earning different types of exit documents in different states. It was also found that 44 states use Carnegie course unit requirements and 17 states have minimum competency…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Credits, Disabilities, Graduation Requirements
