New opportunity for students to earn college credit, graduation seals

4/14/2026

College-Level Examination Program supports student workforce readiness

Ohio House Bill 96, the most recent biennial budget, added the College-Level Examination Program or CLEP as an “advanced standing program” under Ohio law. This credit-by-exam program offered by College Board allows students to earn college credit through a series of 34 subject-specific exams.

Additionally, House Bill 96 included CLEP as an option to earn four state-defined seals to meet the Demonstrating Readiness portion of Ohio’s graduation requirements. Eligible seals include the College-Ready Seal, Citizenship Seal, Science Seal, and Technology Seal.

Schools and districts should refer to the Demonstrating Readiness Graduation Seals page for guidance and all options available to students to earn graduation seals.