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This page provides information and rules about graduation requirements for students with disabilities who receive special education services.

The links below list specific rules for graduation depending on when the student entered ninth grade:

• Graduation options for students with disabilities receiving special education services

Performance on Required State of ����ֱ�� Assessments of Academic Readiness

A student who is dismissed from special education services before graduation from high school must perform satisfactorily on any remaining general assessments (i.e., STAAR® or STAAR A) taken after the student is dismissed from special education. ARD committees should have confidence that a student who is dismissed from special education will be able to successfully complete all of the requirements for high school graduation, including satisfactory performance on any remaining end-of-course assessments.

Participation of Students with Disabilities in Graduation Ceremonies

Students with disabilities may participate in a graduation ceremony after completing four years of high school (TEC § 28.025 (f)).

 State Resources

The following are some state resources about graduation: 

• ����ֱ�� Education Agency – Curriculum Standards  
• Graduation Requirements - Division of Curriculum
• Academic Achievement Record (AAR)/High School Transcript  

����ֱ�� Education Code and ����ֱ�� Administrative Codes

The following ����ֱ�� Education Code (state law) and ����ֱ�� Administrative Codes (State Board of Education and Commissioner's Rules) are about graduation:

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• Chapter 89 – Adaptations for Special Populations,Subchapter AA. Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services,89.1070. Graduation Requirements  
• Chapter 101 – Assessment

Technical Assistance and Training  

The following areas provide technical assistance or training about graduation:

• Student Assessment Division Email Contacts: You may search the Student Assessment Division's list of contacts by specific subject area. Carefully selecting the contact may impact the timeliness of a response. If your question is urgent, please contact the division directly by phone at (512) 463-9536. 

• The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process: ����ֱ�� and educators can find useful information by topic at the . A framework addressing a Personal Graduation Plan may be helpful as you research this topic.