The district will issue high school diplomas to an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States who was scheduled to graduate from high school, but who left high school before graduation to serve in World War II, the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam era. 

To be eligible for a diploma, the veteran or his or her representative must fill out the application provided by the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs and provide evidence of eligibility. 

Veterans are eligible for the diploma even if they subsequently earned a high school equivalency certificate or are deceased. 

The Superintendent or his or her designee will determine those veterans who have substantial ties to the district.  Examples include, but are not limited to: living or having lived in the district, having attended school in the district, having children or other descendants who have attended school in the district, having been employed by the district or volunteering in the district. 

Previous Policies

• C33.00 – High School Diplomas for Veterans
• C33.01 – High School Diplomas for Veterans Procedure

Legal References

• RCW 28A-230-120 High school diplomas — Issuance — Option to receive final transcripts — Notice.
• RCW 41.04.005 “Veteran” defined for certain purposes.

Management Resources

• Policy News, June 2008; June 2003; April 2002

Adopted

• December 7, 2011