281—32.10(259A) High school equivalency diploma program based on foreign postsecondary degree. The department shall award a high school equivalency diploma to a resident applicant who presents a postsecondary degree equivalent to an associate degree or higher, provided that the following conditions are met:
	32.10(1) The applicant presents to an adult education and literacy program an official transcript from an institution of higher education attesting to the completion of the program of study required for the postsecondary degree. If the transcript is not in English, the applicant shall also provide a certified translation.
	32.10(2) The applicant shall be a United States citizen or shall meet both of the following requirements:
	a. 	Demonstrates proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing as defined by the department’s approved English language proficiency standards; and
	b. 	Has successfully completed a course in government or civics education as a component of an approved program.
[ARC 3630C, IAB 2/14/18, effective 3/21/18]