One of four youth do not graduate from high school, and the greatest proportion of those at risk of not graduating are poor, from minority groups, and limited in English proficiency. The CCSSO contends that an equitable opportunity must be available in every State for students to earn a high school diploma at public expense and that students must be taught in relation to their needs and learning styles. The CCSSO also believes that States must lead the way in providing rsources so that all schools offer a program of high quality education, employ effective teachers, and implement affirmative practices for children at risk. States must provide supporting health, social welfare, employment, housing, safety, transportation, and other human services that, together with educational programs, enable all students to graduate from high school. Specific educational guarantees to which students are entitled are listed, and the need to increase educational resources at local, State, and Federal levels is stressed.