The purpose of Administrative Procedure 6150, Educational Requirements and Options in Secondary Schools, is to provide guidance and information to administrators and staff in implementing curriculum and educational procedures and to provide counsel to students and parents in educational decision-making in the public secondary schools of Prince George’s County.
Maryland State Department of Education’s Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Bylaw 13A.03.02, provides Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland. These regulations reflect a broad view of the educational needs of the state and must be supplemented by the local system and at individual school levels to ensure the best possible education for all youth.
Administrative Procedure 6150 includes information relevant to secondary students in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). Federal and State law provide additional guidelines. Because of frequent changes in the law governing student enrollment in courses, educational requirements, and options in secondary schools, information in this publication may be superseded. Contact the appropriate staff listed in each section or in the directory for clarification of any information in this Administrative Procedure.
Board of Education of Prince George’s County (Board) policies may be found on the website at https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/board-policies.
Administrative Procedures may be found on the website at https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/administrativeprocedures.
Last Revised: July 1, 2026
