A pupil under the age of 21 or who meets the requirements of section 120A.20, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), is eligible to participate in the graduation incentives program, if the pupil:

1. Perform substantially below the performance level for pupils of the same age in a locally determined achievement test,

2. Is at least one year behind in satisfactorily completing coursework or obtaining credits for graduation,

3. Is pregnant or is a parent,

4. Has been assessed as having a substance use disorder,

5. Has been excluded or expelled according to sections 121A.40 to 101A.56,

6. Has been referred by a school district for enrollment in an eligible program or a program pursuant to sections 124D.69,

7. Is a victim of physical or sexual abuse,

8. Has experienced mental health problems,

9. Has experience homelessness some time within six months before requesting a transfer to an eligible program.

10. Speaks English as a second language or is an English learner,

11. Has withdrawn from school or has been chronically truant; or