Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-24-153: Granting of high school diplomas to certain veterans

A. In order to recognize and pay tribute to veterans who left

high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, in the

Korean War, or in the Vietnam War, a board of education of any

independent school district in this state is hereby authorized to

grant a diploma of graduation to any veteran who meets the

requirements as listed in subsection B of this section. School

districts are further encouraged to present such diplomas in

conjunction with appropriate Veterans Day programs.

B. To be eligible for a high school diploma pursuant to this

section, a veteran shall:

1. Have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the

United States of America;

2. Have served on active duty or have been discharged with a

service-connected disability between the dates of September 16,

1940, and December 31, 1946, or between the dates of June 27, 1950,

and January 31, 1955, or between the dates of May 13, 1961, and

April 29, 1975; and

3. Be a resident of the State of Oklahoma.

C. The State Board of Education shall consult with the

Department of Veterans Affairs in adopting rules to implement the

provisions of this act.