An Act relative to college in high school
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.923, proposes to allow high school students in Massachusetts to earn college credits while still in high school. It aims to provide students with a head start on their college education and potentially reduce the cost and time required to complete a degree. The bill was referred to the Higher Education committee and subsequently concurred in by the House. It is similar to other legislation addressing college credit opportunities for high school students.
Key provisions
- Allows high school students to earn college credits.
- Specifically addresses college credits for high school students.
- The bill was referred to the Higher Education committee.
- The House concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- High school students
- High schools in Massachusetts
- Higher education institutions in Massachusetts
- Families of high school students
Notable changes
- Expands opportunities for students to gain college credit early.
- Addresses existing legislation (S.2591, S.818, H.1441, H.1430, H.3777) related to college credit for high school students.
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