For purposes of determining adequate
yearly progress on the indicator set forth at subparagraph (15)(iv) of this subdivision, the graduation rate cohort for each public school, school district, and charter school for each school year from 2002 - 03 through 2006 - 2007 shall consist of all members of the school or district
high school cohort, as defined in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, for the
previous school year plus any students excluded from that cohort solely because they transferred to an approved alternative
high school equivalency or
high school equivalency preparation program.