An individual honorably discharged from military service may apply to obtain a high school diploma if the individual withdrew from a regular full–time public or private high school accredited by the State Board to enlist in the armed forces during: World War II; The Korean Conflict; or The Vietnam Conflict. To obtain a high school diploma under subsection (a) of this section, the individual shall apply to the county board in the county where the individual resides or where the school from which the individual withdrew was located. Each county board shall adopt rules and regulations to establish procedures for awarding diplomas under this section.