TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 33000-64100›DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES 46000-64100›PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 51000-53315›CHAPTER 3. Diplomas and Certificates 51400-51474›ARTICLE 5. Golden State Seal Merit Diploma 51450-51455

§ 51450

California Education Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma is hereby established as an honors diploma to recognize high school graduates who have mastered the high school curriculum. The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma shall be awarded jointly by the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to each qualifying high school student.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)

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