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Committee forwards graduation-policy change adding veterans' diploma option
Summary
The committee approved sending revisions to policy 613 that add a provision—enacted by the 2026 Minnesota Legislature—allowing certain veterans (Korean and Vietnam conflicts) who were unable to finish due to service to receive a high school diploma.
The policy committee voted to forward revisions to policy 613 (graduation requirements) that include a new provision added by MSBA following 2026 Minnesota legislative action. The newly added section 9 offers a high school diploma to individuals who were involved in the Korean or Vietnam conflicts and were unable to finish high school because of those conflicts.
Committee members reacted positively to the change, with one member calling it "a really good piece." The committee approved sending the revision to the school board by voice vote.
Why it matters: The change creates a pathway for veterans affected by mid-20th-century conflicts to receive district-recognized diplomas and aligns district policy with recent state-level statutory language.
What happens next: The revision will be considered by the school board. The committee did not specify implementation mechanics or outreach plans during the meeting.
