The COMPASS Act amends federal special education law to require that students with individualized education programs receive a certificate of completion when they finish secondary school, regardless of whether they earn a regular diploma. Currently, students with disabilities who do not meet standard graduation requirements may leave school without any formal recognition of their achievement. The bill modifies the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require schools to include in each student's IEP a projected completion date and a statement confirming the student will receive a certificate of completion on that date. This change affects millions of students with disabilities across the country and their families, ensuring they receive formal documentation of their educational progress. The legislation does not specify new funding requirements or implementation timelines beyond the standard IEP planning process.