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Board approves narrower credit requirements to speed Torrance Adult School diplomas
Summary
The board approved reducing Torrance Adult School diploma credits from 200 to 145 and cutting GED/HiSET-plus elective requirements from 100 to 50, while adding a 10-unit residency requirement, a career-foundation elective, and a 15-credit cap for work-experience electives to safeguard integrity.
The Torrance Unified School Board voted Nov. 5 to make Torrance Adult School diplomas more accessible by reducing credit requirements and streamlining pathways for adult learners.
Dr. Stephanie Lewis, director of adult education at Torrance Adult School, presented the proposal. She told the board the change responds to lower completion rates and aligns TAS with…
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