An Act relative to acceptance of AP scores for college credit
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts colleges and universities to accept scores from the Advanced Placement (AP) program for awarding college credit. Currently, the acceptance of AP scores varies between institutions. This legislation aims to standardize the process and provide greater flexibility for students to earn college credit through AP coursework. It seeks to align with practices in other states and simplify the college admissions process for students who successfully complete AP exams.
Key provisions
- Massachusetts colleges and universities can accept AP scores.
- Institutions can determine the credit value awarded for each AP score.
- The bill does not mandate that colleges accept AP scores, but encourages their consideration.
- It allows for flexibility in how colleges evaluate AP scores.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts colleges and universities
- High school students taking AP courses
Notable changes
- Currently, AP score acceptance is not uniform across Massachusetts institutions.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
David K. Muradian Jr.
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