The state has made some changes to high school graduation requirements. Here’s what to know.
The state has updated high school graduation requirements, offering more core course options and new exemptions for CPR and first aid training. Officials are also reviewing how to better integrate career and technical education into student schedules.
Among the updates: more options for core courses and new exemptions for CPR/first aid training. State officials are also talking about how to better incorporate CTE classes into students' schedules.
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