SB6

​SB6

//Sponsors-// KBaldwin -R, ETanski -R, SSellers -D //Purpose of Bill-//To make it an option for high schools to raise requirements for a high school student to be able to graduate, so they will try harder and reach their full potential.
 * // Graduation Act-Education //**

//Eligibility-// All public and private high school students whose schools agree to raise their standards.

//Terms and Benefits-// For schools who choose to raise high school graduation standards: 1) Raise Amount of required credits for graduation 2) Set the requirements higher than an average public school 3) Higher minimum grade for a graduation test 4) Higher transcript (report card) grades 5) No grade lower than a C

For students who meet these requirements: 1) Any students who meet these requirements and graduate from high school will be named as "Honors Students" and given an Honors Diploma for graduation. 2) The students who meet these requirements should also be recognized nationally as "Honors Students". 3) For any student who meets these requirements or goes above these standards, other special diplomas should be given to these students. For example, students who seem to be advanced in technology could be given out special diplomas that recognize their skills in technology. This way, students can be given more options to graduate with.

An example of a high school graduation requirements: Aurora, OH: Graduation year of 2014 and beyond

Must be able to graduate with: 4 engish courses 3 Social Studies courses 4 Mathematics courses 3 Science courses 1/2 Heath course 1/2 Physical Education courses (2 semesters)

To graduate, you would need to have a total of 21 credits.

//Fiscal Impact-// Billboard to promote advertising- each $1000-$3000 a month. Computers to keep up a website for the bill- each $500. Estimated Cost- $500,000 for 1000 computers. Salary for high school teachers- $42,000 per teacher. Salary for tutors- $62,000 per year for average teacher. Estimated Total Cost for an Education Bill- $5,000,000-$25,000,000 per year

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