H 1441
An Act relative to acceptance of AP scores for college credit
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow Massachusetts colleges and universities to consider scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams when awarding college credit. Currently, the acceptance of AP scores varies significantly between institutions. The bill aims to standardize the process and provide greater flexibility for students to earn college credit through AP coursework.
Key provisions
- Allows colleges and universities to accept AP exam scores.
- Requires institutions to establish clear guidelines for AP score acceptance.
- Encourages institutions to consider AP scores alongside traditional coursework.
- Does not mandate that colleges accept all AP scores, but promotes their consideration.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts high schools
- Massachusetts colleges and universities
- High school students taking AP courses
- Families of high school students
Notable changes
- Currently, AP score acceptance is inconsistent across Massachusetts colleges.
- The bill does not change existing requirements for admission to colleges, but rather provides a mechanism for earning credit.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Jr. David K. Muradian
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Bill H.1441 194th (Current)
An Act relative to acceptance of AP scores for college credit
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the acceptance of Advanced Placement scores for college credit. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1441
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4407 |
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