# 1 CCR 301-2: RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) EXAMINATION PROGRAM > Colorado · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_2 ## Section - **Citation:** 1 CCR 301-2 - **Heading:** RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) EXAMINATION PROGRAM - **Jurisdiction:** Colorado - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Colorado Regulations / 300 Department of Education / 301 Colorado State Board of Education / 1 CCR 301-2 ## Text PROGRAM 1 CCR 301-2 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ Authority: 22-2-106(1) (a), 22-2-107(1) (c), 22-2-112 (2), and 22-33-104.7 C.R.S. 1.00 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. 2.00 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. 3.00 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. 4.00 State Program Fees The Department may charge a fee for state administration of the high school equivalency examination(s). ## Nearby sections - [1 CCR 301-1 ADMINISTRATION OF STATEWIDE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR THE COLORADO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE, PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_1.md) - [1 CCR 301-2 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) EXAMINATION PROGRAM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_2.md) - [1 CCR 301-3 FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_3.md) - [1 CCR 301-4 DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCY AND ESTABLISHING POLICY ON SCHOOL FEES [Repealed eff. 04/30/2017]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_4.md) - [1 CCR 301-8 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_8.md) - [1 CCR 301-10 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ACT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_10.md) - [1 CCR 301-11 RULES FOR ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_11.md) - [1 CCR 301-13 ADMINISTRATION OF THE PILOT PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH AN EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR [Repealed eff. 10/01/2004]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_13.md) - [1 CCR 301-14 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FUND](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_14.md) - [1 CCR 301-21 ADMINISTRATION OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION GRANT PROGRAMS [Repealed eff. 06/30/2009]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_21.md) - [1 CCR 301-22 REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE SYSTEM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_22.md) - [1 CCR 301-23 ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLORADO LIBRARY NETWORK - PAYMENT FOR LENDING PROGRAM (COLOUET-PFL) [Repealed eff. 06/30/2009]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_23.md) - [1 CCR 301-25 COLORADO MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_25.md) - [1 CCR 301-26 COLORADO RULES FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_26.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.