Section 51450 Of Article 5. Golden State Seal Merit Diploma From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 28. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 5.

. The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma is hereby established as an honors diploma to recognize high school graduates who have mastered the high school curriculum. The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma shall be awarded jointly by the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to each qualifying high school student.