The majority of Indiana high school students already complete a diploma that meets the new requirements.

With graduation rates at risk, the Indiana Department of Education has drafted a federal waiver to keep a new definition from causing major problems in schools.

State officials plan to develop new courses of study for special education students on track to receive a certificate instead of a high school diploma.

New high school diploma requirements that drew criticism for a variety of reasons will head back to the drawing board after the State Board of Education voted to postpone any action that would put the diplomas into effect.