Jennifer's Law

Jennifer's Law
Texas Legislature
  • An Act to permit posthumous diplomas for deceased high school seniors
CitationTexas Senate Bill 697 / House Bill 1563 (2007)
Territorial extentTexas, United States
Enacted byTexas Legislature
EnactedJune 15, 2007
CommencedJune 15, 2007
Legislative history
Introduced bySenator Eliot Shapleigh (SB 697)
Representative Bolton (HB 1563)
IntroducedFebruary 15, 2007
Summary
Allows Texas school districts to award posthumous diplomas to eligible deceased seniors
Status: In force

Jennifer's Law is a law in the U.S. state of Texas that permits school districts to award posthumous diplomas to students who die during their senior year of high school.