(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the commissioner shall award a high school diploma to a person who
Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 14.03.077
Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
commissioner: means the commissioner of education and early development. See Alaska Statutes 14.60.010
person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(1) makes application under (b) of this section; if a person is deceased or incapacitated, an immediate family member may apply on behalf of the person;(2) never received a high school diploma; and(3) actively served in the United States armed forces or the Alaska Territorial Guard during the period of August 7, 1940, through July 25, 1947, and
(A) died in active service;(B) was honorably discharged; or(C) was released from active duty because of a service-related disability.(b) The commissioner shall provide a form or electronic format for a person to apply under this section. The commissioner may accept an affidavit to support the award if documentation is not readily available from the military or other sources.
