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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 28Ch. 3Art. 3§ 51421 High School Equivalency Fees

§ 51421 High School Equivalency Fees

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§ 51421 High School Equivalency Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •You might have to pay a one-time fee (up to $20) when signing up for a high school equivalency test (like the GED).
  • •This fee helps cover the cost of giving the test and related services.
  • •If you need another copy of your certificate or want your test scores sent to a college, you have to ask for it yourself.

Example

You want to take the GED test to finish your high school education.

When you sign up for the test, you might have to pay a fee of up to $20. This money helps pay for the test and other services. Later, if you need another copy of your GED certificate or want your scores sent to a college, you have to ask for it.

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§ 51421 High School Equivalency Fees

(a) The Superintendent may charge a one-time only fee, established by the state board, to be submitted by an examinee when registering for the test sufficient in an amount not greater than the amount required to pay the cost of administering this article, including costs related to subdivision (b), and for the cost of providing services related to the completion of a high school equivalency test that has been approved by the state board. The amount of each fee may not exceed twenty dollars ($20) per person. (b) The examinee shall be responsible for submitting to the Superintendent both of the following requests: (1) A request for a duplicate copy of the high school equivalency certificate. (2) A request to forward a report of the results of a high school equivalency test approved by the state board to a postsecondary educational institution. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 663, Sec. 2. (AB 1176) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 51423 High School Equivalency Testing
  • § 59204.5 Special Education Program Projects
  • § 17288 High School Campus Attendance
  • § 17289 Independent Study Building Exemptions
  • § 48430 Continuation School Programs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 51421.
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