Each district is responsible for creating Student Success Plans by the end of eighth grade that are reviewed annually and must, at a minimum, include the following:

• Guide the student along pathways to graduation;
• Address accelerated learning opportunities;
• Address academic deficits and interventions; and 
• Include college and career planning components.

If a student’s individualized education program (IEP) is to be used in place of the Student Success Plans, each of the four required components must still be included.

Additional requirements in LEARNS are now in place for Student Success Plans (SSPs) and include the following:

• Identification and listing of the recommended sequence of courses for successful completion of a diploma pathway selected by the student, with flexibility to change throughout high school and continue to ensure that the student will meet graduation requirements and leave high school qualified for their chosen career path, including admission into postsecondary training, if required. 
• Annual collaborative review, acknowledged with a signature, from the 1) student, 2) student's parents/legal guardian, and 3) the school counselor.
• Annual review and revision to identify courses to be taken each year until all required courses in a student’s selected pathway are completed.
• Revisions of the SSP impacting student's graduation requirements and postsecondary education goals shall also require review and approval in writing by the student's parents/legal guardian.

To support school and district implementation of enhanced expectations for Student Success Plans, the department, through the feedback and engagement of the LEARNS Career Readiness Work Groups, has developed a sample Student Success Plan Template that can be used to meet all requirements and provide comprehensive documentation and thoughtful review for student academic and career planning through middle and high school. Access the SSP template HERE (forced copy - *Requires a Google account*). This template can be utilized in conjunction with district selected CCR Tools.

Districts are encouraged to review the sample template and compare it with their existing Student Success Plan materials and supports. As needed, existing Student Success Plans should be updated to meet revised requirements as outlined in the LEARNS Act. The sample template includes options for selecting core general education courses and career-focused or content electives. These choices enable students to meet graduation requirements, earn postsecondary credits, obtain industry recognized credentials, and prepare for their personal goals.