In March 1999, state legislators passed a law to establish the exam. This exam is not a college entrance or an honor exam. All students must pass the high school exam to receive a high school diploma. The tests will be a pass or fail situation. School districts will offer the test many times each year.
Students can take the exam repeatedly until they pass it.
Students passing the test before graduation do not qualify for early graduation. Schools will assist students who do not pass the exam by offering additional help, courses, summer school programs and special tutoring. Star testing information.