D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2201
A resident who has successfully passed 2014 Series General Educational Development (GED [(R)]) test in compliance with Title 5-A DCMR §§ 8400 et seq., (General Educational Development (GED [(R)]) Testing), or successfully completed the requirements of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), shall be eligible for a state diploma from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
The diploma of a resident eligible under § 2201.1 shall bear the signature of the State Superintendent of Education and the seal of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
A diploma granted pursuant to § 2201.1 shall be recognized as equivalent to a high school diploma granted pursuant to Title 5-A DCMR § 2203 (Graduation: Academic Requirements).
Pursuant to the regulatory requirements of the United States Department of Education ( 34 C.F.R. § 200.19), a state diploma provided for passing the GED® test or successfully completing the NEDP shall not be included in the District's calculation of the adjusted cohort graduation rate.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2201