Sec. 8.5. (a) This section does not apply to a student who:

(1) receives a graduation waiver under IC 20-32-4-4 or IC 20-32-4-4.1; and

(2) receives an Indiana diploma with a general designation by satisfying the conditions set forth in IC 20-32-4-4 or IC 20-32-4-4.1;

if the student has an individualized education program.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), this section applies to a student who receives a graduation waiver under IC 20-32-4-4 after June 30, 2014.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, and except as provided in subsection (e), a student who:

(1) receives a graduation waiver under IC 20-32-4-4 or IC 20-32-4-4.1; and

(2) receives an Indiana diploma with a general designation by satisfying the conditions set forth in IC 20-32-4-4 or IC 20-32-4-4.1;

is disqualified from receiving state scholarships, grants, or assistance administered by the commission unless the student satisfies the requirements of the state board of education established under IC 20-32-9-3.

(d) Any exam used under subsection (c) to meet the requirements of the state board of education established under IC 20-32-9-3 shall be administered by the secondary school that granted the student the graduation waiver. The cost of the exam shall be paid by the department.

(e) A student described in subsection (c) is not disqualified from receiving state scholarships, grants, or assistance administered by the commission for credit bearing degree seeking courses, as mutually defined by the commission and the postsecondary educational institution offering the course.

As added by P.L.268-2013, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.315; P.L.192-2018, SEC.55.