The Indiana State Board of Education unanimously approved new high school diploma requirements.

The aim is to provide students with more flexibility and alignment to future goals. The updated diploma includes a single base structure with minimum requirements for all students and optional “readiness seals” that align with college, career, or military pathways.

• “Enrollment honors and Enrollment honors plus seals – Developed with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, in conjunction with colleges and universities
• Employment honors and Employment honors plus seals – Developed with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and insights from Ascend Indiana’s work with employers, in conjunction with the business representatives across multiple industries
• Enlistment honors and Enlistment honors plus seals – Developed with the Indiana National Guard, in conjunction with representatives from each military branch, as well as public safety officials”

Source: Indiana DOE

The new requirements follow over a year of feedback from community stakeholders. A number of changes were made including increased flexibility in course options for core subjects and a focus on personalized electives.

Schools may begin adopting the new system as soon as next year. F ull implementation will be required by the class of 2029.

Track the changes here.