In a study of the nation's high school graduation requirements and diploma options, the University has found that some graduation policies may prevent students with disabilities from pursuing the same educational and life opportunities that their classmates have. A report on the study, "Revisiting Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options for Youth with Disabilities" from the College's National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO), recommends that schools nationwide reassess the underlying assumptions of their graduation requirements and ensure that students with disabilities have sufficient opportunities to learn the material presented on state exit exams.

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