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Community Service Endorsement

Community Service Endorsement Guideline - 1 page overview

 Community Service Endorsement Video

Community Service Endorsement Information

  • Authorized by Act 295 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Legislature and beginning with freshmen entering school year 2013-14 and beyond, local education agencies (LEAs) may award a Community Service Diploma Endorsement to students completing a minimum number of documented, approved community service hours by graduation as outlined below.

Grade 

Minimum Hours 

 9 Grade

10 Hours

 10 Grade

20 Hours

 11 Grade

25 Hours

 12 Grade

25 Hours

 Total

80 Hours

  
NOTE: A student who (1) transfers into a participating LEA after the 9th grade or (2) graduates early may receive a community service endorsement if that student:

  • Meets the minimum requirements for each year, and 
  • Completes a total of 80 community service hours by graduation.

Community Service Categories

Student Documentation Form

District/School Tracking Form