Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-24-153
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Granting of high school diplomas to certain veterans
Official statutory text
A. In order to recognize and pay tribute to veterans who left
high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, in the
Korean War, or in the Vietnam War, a board of education of any
independent school district in this state is hereby authorized to
grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran who meets the
requirements as listed in subsection B of this section. School
districts are further encouraged to present such diplomas in
conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs.
B. To be eligible for a high school diploma pursuant to this
section, a veteran shall:
1. Have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the
United States of America;
2. Have served on active duty or have been discharged with a
service-connected disability between the dates of September 16,
1940, and December 31, 1946, or between the dates of June 27, 1950,
and January 31, 1955, or between the dates of May 13, 1961, and
April 29, 1975; and
3. Be a resident of the State of Oklahoma.
C. The State Board of Education shall consult with the
Department of Veterans Affairs in adopting rules to implement the
provisions of this act.
high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, in the
Korean War, or in the Vietnam War, a board of education of any
independent school district in this state is hereby authorized to
grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran who meets the
requirements as listed in subsection B of this section. School
districts are further encouraged to present such diplomas in
conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs.
B. To be eligible for a high school diploma pursuant to this
section, a veteran shall:
1. Have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the
United States of America;
2. Have served on active duty or have been discharged with a
service-connected disability between the dates of September 16,
1940, and December 31, 1946, or between the dates of June 27, 1950,
and January 31, 1955, or between the dates of May 13, 1961, and
April 29, 1975; and
3. Be a resident of the State of Oklahoma.
C. The State Board of Education shall consult with the
Department of Veterans Affairs in adopting rules to implement the
provisions of this act.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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