2013 Maryland Code
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
§ 11-808 - Obtaining high school diploma by examination.

§11-808.

(a) 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(4) has withdrawn from a regular full-time public or private school program.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) 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) 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) An individual who fails an examination may repeat taking the examination.

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