The School Board shall establish and maintain an Adult Education Program which is designed for basic skills education, secondary education, or lifelong learning pursuant to Florida Statutes and State Board of Education rules. Course and credit requirements for the GED® Diploma and the Adult Education Program shall be approved by the School Board.

I. The program shall be designed for:

A. An individual who has reached the compulsory school age and has legally withdrawn from the elementary or secondary school of last attendance;

B. A high school student who can be more effectively served in this program and who needs a course(s) required for high school graduation; and,

C. Any adult resident who desires to further his/her education.

II. Tuition shall be assessed for the Adult Education Program as required by law.

III. A student who withdraws from the regular high school program and subsequently enrolls in the Adult Education Program shall be permitted to re-enter the regular high school program with the written permission of the regular high school principal and the adult education administrator, provided he/she has not yet attained a GED® or high school diploma.

IV. An official transcript showing acceptable course-work or credit completed by a student in the Adult High School Program shall be placed in the student’s record. An official transcript is one received directly from the school or school district.

V. Any student enrolled in a career and technical program or adult education program may withdraw from courses to enter active military duty without penalty. Students may re-enroll in accordance with Florida Statutes.