Students who meet the eligibility criteria listed in COMAR and have failed to satisfy any of their Maryland High School Graduation Assessment requirements by passing the assessment outright or through a combined score may satisfy unmet requirements through successful completion of applicable Bridge Plan projects. The Bridge Plan for Academic Validation provides remediation and a path to graduation that is tied to State standards. The Bridge Plan for Academic Validation provides a process that helps ensure all students have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills if traditional assessments are not effective measures.