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County school superintendents may now offer high school equivalency test preparation through accommodation schools to students in grade 11 as well as grade 12, but only for students who are at least 16 years old.
Official title: accommodation schools; high school equivalency
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeCounty school superintendents could offer high school equivalency preparation instruction through an accommodation school only to students enrolled in grade 12.
NowThey may offer it to students enrolled in either grade 11 or grade 12.
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NowA student must be at least 16 years old to take part in this instruction.
Who it affects
- Students in grades 11 and 12 enrolled in county accommodation schools
- Parents of those students
- County school superintendents
What you need to do
Nothing. Participation remains optional and still requires written consent from a parent, or from the student if emancipated, plus enrollment in a career and technical education course or program.
What the law doesn't answer
- How many accommodation schools offer or will offer this instruction
- Whether any additional funding is provided
- Whether students already in the program are affected by the new age requirement
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.