S2536
An Act relative to advanced placement examinations
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the acceptance of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for fulfilling degree requirements at Massachusetts colleges and universities. It aims to standardize the process by which AP credits are awarded and recognized. The legislation seeks to ensure that AP exams are consistently evaluated and contribute towards a student's degree completion. Specifically, it intends to clarify the rules surrounding AP credit transfer.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for the evaluation of AP exams by higher education institutions.
- Requires institutions to develop and maintain a clear policy on AP credit transfer.
- Specifies the types of AP exams that can be used to satisfy degree requirements.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in AP credit scoring across different institutions.
Who is affected
- Students taking Advanced Placement exams
- Massachusetts colleges and universities
- The Higher Education Committee
- The Joint Committee on Higher Education
Notable changes
- Clarifies the process for awarding credit for AP exams.
- Promotes consistency in AP credit evaluation across Massachusetts institutions.
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Joint Committee on Higher Education
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Bill S.2536 194th (Current)
An Act relative to advanced placement examinations
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to advance placement examinations to satisfy degree requirements, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2536).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2536
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | New draft of S944 |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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