A. The State Board of Career and Technology Education is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements and to contract for the provision of adult education, assessment and other services for courses leading to a high school equivalency diploma. Any adult education program providing services pursuant to a contract or subcontract with the State Board of Career and Technology Education and receiving funds from the State Board of Career and Technology Education or any contractor with the State Board of Career and Technology Education shall be subject to the provisions of the administrative rules of the State Board of Career and Technology Education.
B. The Department of Education shall retain the responsibility for issuing diplomas to those who successfully complete a high school equivalency test, pursuant to criteria established by the State Board of Education.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 164, § 5, eff. July 1, 2014. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 360, § 2, eff. July 1, 2015.