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Warren Township staff outline Indiana’s new high school diploma and local planning for class of 2029
Summary
Ryan Russell told the board the State Board of Education approved a new Indiana diploma for the class of 2029 that raises credit requirements to 42, removes Algebra II as a universal requirement, adds personal finance and introduces non‑required 'readiness seals' for enrollment, employment and enlistment; the district is planning freshman- and eighth-grade preparation steps and community partnerships for work-based learning.
Ryan Russell presented an overview of the State Board of Education’s December decision to approve a revised Indiana high school diploma for the class of 2029 and explained how the district plans to prepare current middle graders.
Key changes Russell cited include an increase in the baseline credits required for graduation from 40 to 42, a requirement for personal finance, a reduction (from two to one) in required physical-education…
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