Ed. Code, § 56391 · Chapter 4.1. Recognition for Educational Achievement or Completion of Program
Ed. Code, § 56391
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An individual with exceptional needs who meets the criteria for a certificate or document described in Section 56390 shall be eligible to participate in any graduation ceremony and any school activity related to graduation in which a pupil of similar age without disabilities would be eligible to participate. The right to participate in graduation ceremonies does not equate a certificate or document described in Section 56390 with a regular high school diploma.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 734, Sec. 57. Effective October 11, 2001.
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