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On Dec. 7, 2005, the State Board of Education passed revisions
to Rule 160-1-3-.09, which guides waivers and variances from
the Georgia High School Graduation Test requirements. The
changes to this rule update and standardize the State Board's
procedures in granting such waivers and variances.
In order to qualify for consideration of a waiver or variance,
a student must meet several criteria. Please review the state
board rules and FAQ before deciding whether a waiver or
variance should be applied for or not.
STATE BOARD RULE
To view the board rule 160-1-3-.09,
click here. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For FAQs about waivers and variances,
click here.
APPLICATION & CHECKLIST
For a Waiver/Variance Student Application and checklist,
click here.
(Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
STANDARD ERROR OF MEASUREMENT
To see the SEMs for the most recent administrations of the
GHSGT,
click here.
GHSGT WAIVER AND VARIANCE APPEALS PROCESS
Any student who is denied a GHSGT waiver and/or variance by
the State Board of Education has the right to appeal the
decision. To view the requirements of the appeals process,
click here.
For more information about applying for a waiver or variance,
contact the Guidance Office at your child's
school.
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