SECTION 780:35-1-3. High School Equivalency (HSE) testing program

(a)   The Adult Basic Education Division of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education has responsibility for directing the HSE Testing Program in Oklahoma and for issuing high school diplomas to those who successfully complete the HSE Test.

(b)   An applicant shall be 18 years of age or older, except beginning August 1, 1995, persons having attained the age of 16, but who are not yet 18, must be permitted to take the HSE Tests provided the applicant meets the residency requirements and submits along with the application to take the HSE Tests, a notarized joint written agreement between the school administrator of the school district in which the applicant resides, and the parent, guardian, or custodian, stating that it has been determined that such action is in the best interest of the child and community.

(c)   The HSE Tests shall be administered by one of the many local HSE Testing Centers in Oklahoma.

(d)   To become eligible to take the HSE Tests, an application must be made to the Adult Basic Education Division of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education online or through a HSE Testing Company. A fee will be charged by the testing company when the application is made.

(e)   An applicant shall make the minimum score required for passing the HSE Tests, as established by the HSE Testing company.

[Source: Transferred from 210:10-9-6 by SB 1661 (2014), eff 7-1-14 (see Editor’s Note at beginning of this Chapter); Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1947, eff 9-11-16; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 2167, eff 9-11-17]