(1) An area technical college may develop and implement minimum graduation requirements for a high school diploma based on the high school graduation requirements of a school district within the geographic area of the area technical college. The area technical college shall award a high school diploma to a student who successfully completes the high school graduation requirements implemented by the area technical college.(2) A service provider may partner with an area technical college to provide courses that lead to a high school diploma or an industry-recognized credential.(3) As used in this section, 'service provider' means a nonprofit entity or for-profit entity that enters into a formal, negotiated contract for educational services with an area technical college.Added by 2023 Ch. 312,§ 6, eff. 6/2/2023.