RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) EXAMINATION PROGRAM

PROGRAM

1 CCR 301-2

[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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Authority: 22-2-106(1) (a), 22-2-107(1) (c), 22-2-112 (2), and 22-33-104.7 C.R.S.

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Statement of Basis and Purpose

Pursuant to 22-2-106 (1)(a) and 22-2-107(1)(c), C.R.S., the State Board of Education shall

promulgate and adopt policies, rules and regulations concerning general supervision of the public

schools, the department, and the educational programs maintained and operated by all state

governmental agencies for persons who have not completed the twelfth-grade level of instruction.

Section 22-33-102 (8.5) authorizes the State Board of education to approve the High School

Equivalency Examination(s) utilized in Colorado.

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Definitions

2.00(1) Department: The Department of Education created pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S.

2.00(2) High School Equivalency Diploma: means a diploma issued by the Department of Education

which indicates that the holder has met the minimum score requirements on the State Board

approved high school equivalency examination(s).

2.00(3) High School Equivalency Examination(s): The State-Board-approved battery of tests that are

designed to measure the major outcomes and concepts generally associated with four years of

high school education pursuant to section 22-33-102 (8.5), C.R.S.

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Issuing of the Credential

The Colorado High School Equivalency Diploma will be issued by the Colorado Department of Education

to all qualified candidates on receipt of the minimum proficiency level.

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State Program Fees

The Department may charge a fee for state administration of the high school equivalency examination(s).