GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

2. COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS INDICATOR

On November 10, 2022, the Alabama State Board of Education amended the Alabama Administrative Code, Rule No. 290-3-1.02, which added a College and Career Readiness Indicator to the Alabama High School Graduation Requirements. On December 14, 2023, the Alabama State Board of Education amended the Alabama Administrative Code, Rule No. 290-3-1.02 requiring CCR attainment for students who are members of the graduation Class of 2026 (and beyond) and are pursuing the Alabama High School Diploma: General Education Pathway. CCR can be earned through one of the eleven indicator options listed. 

1. Earning a benchmark score in any subject area on the ACT® college entrance exam.

2. Earning a qualifying score of three or higher on an Advanced Placement® exam.

3. Earning a qualifying score of four or higher on an International Baccalaureate® exam.

4. Earning college credit while in high school.

5. Earning a silver or gold level on the ACT® WorkKeys® Exam.

6. Completing an in-school youth apprenticeship program.

7. Earning a career technical industry credential listed on the compendium of valuable credentials of the Alabama Committee on Credential Quality and Transparency (ACCQT).

8. Being accepted into the military before graduation.

9. Attaining Career and Technical Education (CTE) completer status.

10. Any additional College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicator approved by the Alabama State Board of Education.

3. FAFSA COMPLETION

4. FINANCIAL LITERACY EXAM

5. CIVICS EXAM