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S05067Introduced in the Senate

Directs the commissioner of education to change the name of the state high school equivalency diploma, formerly known as the general education development (GED) program, to the Excelsior diploma.

Introduced

Introduced by Luis Sepulveda, District 32

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Directs the commissioner of education to change the name of the state high school equivalency diploma, formerly known as the general education development (GED) program, to the Excelsior diploma.

Where it stands

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

May 22, 2025

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  2. 1ST REPORT CAL.1159

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

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