Alabama Now Mandates More Coursework for High School Seniors to Graduate.

The Alabama Board of Education approved, by a vote of 5 to 2, a new policy mandating proof of college/career readiness for high school diplomas.

Those who graduate in the 2027–2028 school year or later will be affected by the new regulations, which take effect in the 2023–2024 academic year.

The two no votes came from Stephanie Bell and Jackie Zeigler on the board. Members of the board Cynthia McCarty and Belinda McRae were absent.

Governor Kay Ivey, who also serves as board president, advocated for the expansion and urged her colleagues to approve it.

One or More of The Following Credentials Must Be Earned by The Students:

• An exemplary performance on the ACT exam in any one of its subject areas.
• A score of 3 or higher on the AP test
• Passing the International Baccalaureate with a score of 4 or better
• You can earn college credit while still in high school.
• Get a passing score of 50 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Test
• The concept of an apprenticeship program within the classroom
• A certificate or degree in a technical field that appears on the Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways’ list of recommended credentials
• A commitment to the military prior to completion of school
• Achievement of the CTE Degree Completion Goal
• The State Board of Education may also accept any additional criterion related to college preparedness.

If a student does not earn an indication by the time they are expected to graduate, they will have two years from their original expected graduation date to acquire one.

This board has previously debated whether or not all kids in the state will have access to the same resources.

It wasn’t long before school administrators realized that not all grads were marking one of the seven boxes indicating they were prepared for college or a profession.

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