1. The Current/Old System  Default 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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