The Move On When Ready legislation approved in 2010 (HB 2731) stipulates:

•	Arizona students who demonstrate readiness for college through participation in board examination systems can earn a performance-based high school diploma, called the Grand Canyon High School Diploma.
•	School districts and charter schools may choose to offer a Grand Canyon High School Diploma beginning in the 2012‐2013 school year.
	Schools must provide qualified students participating in Move On When Ready with multiple education options upon passing a series of exams that are part of their school's board examination system.
•	No current options open to students for high school study are closed by the passage of this legislation.
•	Participation in the program is completely voluntary for schools and students.

The Move On When Ready trailer bill, SB 1451 – high schools; board examination systems, was introduced and signed into law during the 2011 legislative session. It provides technical changes that are intended to clarify the Move On When Ready statute in place. No changes were made to the overall Move On When Ready concept or framework.

The intent of Move On When Ready is not to fast track students to early graduation, but rather to improve academic achievement for all students to national and international standards. It allows them to move forward based on their interests and proven mastery of the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and career. The model remains voluntary for Arizona schools and is designed to significantly enhance the proportion of Arizona students who graduate from high school college- and career-ready.

Additional Information

Summary Sheet: “Move on When Ready” State Statute (PDF)

House Bill 2731 (2010) (PDF)

Senate Bill 1451 (2011) (PDF)