§ 51451 Golden State Merit Diploma

Education Code·California

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•You must finish all the normal stuff to get a high school diploma.
•You need to be really good in six subjects.
•Four of those subjects must be math, English, science, and U.S. history.
•You get to pick the other two subjects you're good at.

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A student finishes high school and does great in math, English, science, U.S. history, art, and music.

This student gets a special diploma called the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma because they did well in the required subjects and two extra ones they chose.

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§ 51451 Golden State Merit Diploma

A student who meets the following requirements shall qualify for a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma: (a) The completion of all requirements for a high school diploma. (b) A demonstration of the mastery of the curriculum in at least six subject matter areas, four of which shall be mathematics, English language arts, science, and United States history, with the remaining two subject matter areas selected by the student. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13. Effective July 22, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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school curriculum student golden state seal merit diploma united states effective july completion

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51451.

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