Lawmakers in New Mexico have officially approved legislation to allow alternative high-school equivalency exams other than the GED.
The proposal was passed unanimously approved by the House. Last year, Governor Susana Martinez vetoed a similar bill. (Read more here.)
Officials are concerned that fewer people will be able to take the GED, which will still be available. However, it is offered at a higher cost and only administered online, which creates obstacles for many people who wish to take a high school equivalency exam.
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