High School Graduation

High School Graduation

All students receiving special education services in Pennsylvania are guaranteed the right to an opportunity to earn a high school diploma. A high school diploma will be awarded to a student who successfully completes the same courses and earns the same credits as a general education student, or who completes the special education services have the right to stay in school until they turn 21, or until they graduate with a high school diploma, whichever comes first. When a child gets a high school diploma or turns 21 years or age, that child is no longer entitled to receive special education services. If school officials believe your child’s IEP has been completed and your child is eligible for graduation, you will receive written notice. Your child may continue to attend school until due process is complete or until the date your child reaches 21 years of age.