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The Oregon state education board has approved a list of definitions of standards students must meet to receive a "certificate of initial mastery'' under the state's school-restructuring plan.

Approved by the legislature in 1991, the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century will eliminate traditional diplomas, instead requiring students to earn the certificate before advancing to two more years of college-preparatory studies or job training. (See Education Week, June 10, 1992.)

The state plans to begin awarding the new certificates during the 1996-97 school year. Students will be expected to earn the certificates by the end of 10th...