Section 1507.100  Definition of Terms

"Candidate" means a resident of Illinois who has not completed a high school diploma or a State of Illinois High School Diploma.

"Competency-Based High School Graduation Requirements Pilot Program" means the program authorized by ISBE [110 ILCS 148/20].

"High School Equivalency (HSE) Test" means a standardized assessment that measures academic knowledge and skills equivalent to those of a graduating high school senior. The test covers core areas, including Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.

"Homeschool Association" means an organization that provides high school curriculum for home schooled students and certifies completion of their program.

"Homeschooled Candidate" means a candidate who was taught at home and not in a public-school setting.

"i-Pathways" means an online instructional system providing high school equivalency preparation for candidates seeking to complete a State of Illinois High School Diploma.

"ICCB" means the Illinois Community College Board.

"ISBE" means the Illinois State Board of Education.

"Jurisdiction" means the service area for which an administrator or faculty have authority over a candidate.

"Residence" means the location and corresponding county for where a candidate lives.

"ROE" means Regional Office of Education.

"State of Illinois High School Diploma" means a high school diploma credential for candidates who have completed all necessary requirements through high school equivalency testing or Transcript-Based Alternative Methods of Credentialing as authorized by ICCB.

"Transcript-Based Alternative Methods of Credentialing" or "AMOC" means a high school equivalency pathway for candidates who have already completed a significant amount of high school or post-secondary education.