N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:20-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 6A:20-1.4 - Application, evaluation, and validation for a State-issued high school diploma

(a) The following methods may be used to apply for a State-issued high school diploma:

1. Take and pass an NJHSEA.

i. Statewide standard scores for passage of an NJHSEA shall be set by a resolution of the State Board of Education.

ii. To request a copy of an NJHSEA transcript and diploma verification a person shall submit to the Department of Education (Department) a signed, written request.

2. To request a State-issued high school diploma based on the evaluation of college coursework, a person shall submit to the Department a signed Commissioner-provided application (available at https://www.nj.gov/education/students/adulted/30ccapp.pdf). Persons seeking evaluation of college coursework shall provide to the Department an official transcript from each academic institution from which coursework is to be evaluated, as well as documentation of New Jersey residency as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:22-3.4(a). A person who qualifies will have 30 general education credits leading to a degree at an accredited institution of higher education. Persons meeting these requirements will receive a State-issued high school diploma.

i. Included in the 30 general education credits must be a minimum of three credits each in: English language arts; mathematics; science; and social studies; and a total of six credits from one or more of the following subjects: visual and performing arts; comprehensive health and physical education; world languages; technology; and 21st century life and careers. The remaining 12 credits may be taken from any other elective college courses.

ii. Remedial college courses shall not count toward the requirement.

iii. The minimum average grade for the 30 credits shall be a C or 2.0.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:20-1.4

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 159(b), effective 2/1/2021