In order to recognize and honor veterans who left high school prior to graduation to serve in World War II, Korea or Vietnam, the Board shall grant a diploma to a veteran who meets the following requirements:

• Was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United
  States of America
• Served in the United States military between September 16,1940
  and December 31, 1946 or between June 27, 1950 and January 30, 1955 or between
  February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975
• Attended high school between 1937 and 1946 during WWII or
  between 1947 and 1955 during the Korean Conflict or between 1958 and 1975 during
  the Vietnam War
• Would have been a member of a graduation class during 1941
  through 1950 for WWII or 1951 through 1957 for Korean conflict and 1961 through
  1975 for Vietnam War but did not graduate due to entry into military
  service.
• Is a current resident of this district or attended high school
  in this district or a predecessor of this district. This requirement is
  optional, based on school district policies