Increased accountability, rising academic standards, and high-stakes assessments place pressures on education agencies to provide alternative exit options for high school students. This study highlights state-level diploma options, graduation requirements, and the potential impact on students, specifically those with disabilities and others at risk. Findings illustrate the need for alternative diploma options that have value and meaning for all students.
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