H.R. 10201: Certificate of Merit for Persons with Abilities and Special Support Needs Act

This bill would change the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to require a student’s individualized education program (IEP) to include the projected date when the student is expected to finish secondary school, along with a statement that the student will receive a certificate of completion on that date.

In practical terms, this means that for students with an IEP, the school would need to plan ahead for the end of high school and make it clear in the IEP when the student is expected to complete secondary education. The bill also says that the student would receive this certificate of completion regardless of whether they qualify for a regular high school diploma.

The bill does not appear to change who is eligible for special education services, alter the requirements for a standard diploma, or create a new federal benefit program. Instead, it focuses on adding this information to IEPs and making sure a completion certificate is provided at the end of secondary school for students with disabilities covered by an IEP.

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