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Committee weighs competency-based graduation rules and diploma labels after 306 updates
Summary
The policy committee discussed changes under the updated 306 rules that emphasize competency demonstration over seat time and the state 20-credit minimum. Members debated whether to keep a single diploma or allow stratified diplomas and agreed to bring the topic to the full board for broader input.
The School Board Policy Committee examined how updated 306 rules reshape graduation requirements, noting the state now emphasizes demonstration of competencies (portfolios, assessments, ELOs) rather than strictly counting seat time.
Committee member Patty and others discussed the state’s 20-credit minimum for a regular high school diploma. Several committee…
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