{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"51454","citation":"Ed. Code, § 51454","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 5. Golden State Seal Merit Diploma [51450. - 51455.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-28/chapter-3/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 204, Sec. 13.   Effective July 22, 1996.","effective":"1996-07-22","html":"<p>Each school district that confers high school diplomas shall maintain appropriate records in order to identify students who have earned a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, and shall affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma and transcript of each student that earns a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.</p>","text":"Each school district that confers high school diplomas shall maintain appropriate records in order to identify students who have earned a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, and shall affix the appropriate insignia to the diploma and transcript of each student that earns a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/golden-state-seal-merit-diploma-51454","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}