Wis. Admin. Code Department of Public Instruction PI 5.08 - High school equivalency diploma based on a foreign diploma or degree

The state superintendent shall grant a high school equivalency diploma to a person who meets the requirements of s. PI 5.03 and all of the following:

(1) Presents a high school diploma or the equivalent or a degree from an institution of higher learning earned in another country and a certified transcript attesting to the completion of the program of study required for the diploma or degree. If the transcript is not in English, the applicant shall also provide a certified translation.

(2) Is a United States citizen or meets both of the following requirements:

(a) Documents that he or she is able to speak, read and write words in ordinary usage in the English language as required for United States citizenship under 8 USC 1423.

(b) Has successfully completed a course in citizenship approved by the state superintendent; has received a passing score on a test in citizenship administered by the state superintendent; or documents that he or she has satisfied the requirement for knowledge of United States history and forms of government required for United States citizenship under 8 USC 1423.

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Wis. Admin. Code Department of Public Instruction PI 5.08

Cr. Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 7-1-88.