Maryland Education Section 7-206

      (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 certificate or diploma;

            (2)      Has resided in this State or on a federal reservation in this State for at least 3 months, except that the State Board may waive this residence requirement if it 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            (4)      Has withdrawn from a regular full-time public or private school program for at least 3 months, except that the State Board may waive the 3-month withdrawal requirement if the State Board considers the waiver justified.

      (b)      The State Board shall examine individuals for a high school diploma at least twice each year at places throughout this 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.

      (d)      An individual who fails an examination may take retests.

      (e)      A member of the armed forces may earn the 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 rules and regulations adopted by the State Board.