The law now reads:
Section 1-3-1__. Notwithstanding any rule,
regulation, or other provision of law to the contrary, a high
school diploma awarded by a school as defined by Section 49-50-
801 or Section 49-6-3050 in recognition of completion of
secondary educational requirements shall be considered by all
departments, agencies, commissions or other such entities of
state and local government as having all the rights and
privileges of a high school diploma awarded by a public school
system. This section shall not apply to state lottery proceeds
as provided in title 49, chapter 4, part 9.
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