Requires that academic credit toward a high school diploma be given for practical experience gained outside of school during high school

This bill requires New York high schools to award academic credit toward diplomas for practical experience gained outside of school, such as internships or trade-related learning. It directly affects high school students who complete off-campus learning experiences and school districts that must create rules to implement this credit. The key provision mandates that schools cannot block credit for such experiences if they align with academic courses or trades, overriding existing regents' rules. This changes current practice by formally integrating external learning into diploma requirements.