{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"51442","citation":"Ed. Code, § 51442","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4"},{"name":"PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000. - 53303.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Diplomas and Certificates [51400. - 51475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3.5. Retroactive High School Diplomas [51430. - 51442.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28/chapter-3/article-3.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 255, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this article, “veteran” means a person who has served 90 days or more in the military service of the United States during a war with a foreign power or during any national emergency declared by the President of the United States and who has received an honorable discharge from that service.</p>","text":"For purposes of this article, “veteran” means a person who has served 90 days or more in the military service of the United States during a war with a foreign power or during any national emergency declared by the President of the United States and who has received an honorable discharge from that service.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/retroactive-high-school-diplomas-51442","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}