Policy 7222

STUDENT PROGRESS
7222 DIPLOMA OR CREDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH 
DISABILITIES


The District will provide students with disabilities appropriate opportunities to earn a diploma or non-diploma high school exiting credential in accordance with Commissioner's regulations. Students with disabilities may be eligible for one or more of the following:

Diploma Options

a) Regents Diploma, including with honors, an advanced designation, a career and technical education endorsement, and/or any other designation or endorsement as may be available.
b) Local Diploma, including with any endorsement as may be available.

Existing Credentials Options


a) Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential, which may be earned as a supplement to a Regents or local diploma or as a student's only exiting credential. 
b) Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

Specific requirements and detailed information for each diploma and non-diploma high school exiting credential are specified in the Commissioner's regulations and various guidance materials issued by the New York State Department of Education. The District will post information regarding these diploma and credential options on its website. 


Policy References:

8 NYCRR §§ 100.1, 100.2, 100.5, and 100.6

NOTE:  Refer also to 
Policy 7220 - Graduation Options/Early Graduation/Accelerated Programs
Policy 7221 - Participation in Graduation Ceremonies
Policy 7641 - Transition Services


Adopted: 6/22/99
Revised: 9/6/22

Policy 7222