New York bill A02616 allows school districts to posthumously award diplomas to students who died after completing the eleventh grade and were.

New York bill A02616 amends the education law to permit school districts to posthumously award high school diplomas to students who died after completing the eleventh grade and were enrolled or expected to enroll in the twelfth grade. The board of education or the board of trustees of each school district must establish a policy and adopt procedures for this purpose. These procedures must include coordination with the parents or guardians of the deceased student regarding the diploma presentation, such as the site, proxy recipient, and family attendance at the ceremony.

New York bill A02616 allows school districts to posthumously award diplomas to students who died after completing the eleventh grade and were.

New York bill A02616 amends the education law to permit school districts to posthumously award high school diplomas to students who died after completing the eleventh grade and were enrolled or expected to enroll in the twelfth grade. The board of education or the board of trustees of each school district must establish a policy and adopt procedures for this purpose. These procedures must include coordination with the parents or guardians of the deceased student regarding the diploma presentation, such as the site, proxy recipient, and family attendance at the ceremony.