OSSE has released official community service high school graduation requirements for DCPS, which gradually reintroduces community service hours over the next 4 years. These regulations take effect in the 2022-23 school year.
Per the guidance, students are required to complete the following requirements for each graduation year:
2022-23: 12 hours (Note: Any student who transfers into DCPS from a non-DCPS or Public Charter School in the middle of the year shall have the requirement waived.)
2023-24: 50 hours
2024-25: 75 hours
2025-26 and after: 100 hours
Beginning in school year 2022-23, hours earned before a student completes 8th grade cannot be counted toward the graduation requirement.
Additional information is available HERE.
