An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to standardize the recognition of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for college credit in Massachusetts. Currently, the process for awarding college credit based on AP scores can vary between institutions. The bill seeks to establish a consistent and transparent system for evaluating AP exams and awarding credit, potentially benefiting students seeking to accelerate their college coursework.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for Massachusetts colleges and universities to accept AP exam scores for credit.
- Requires institutions to clearly communicate their AP credit policies to prospective students.
- Promotes greater consistency in the awarding of college credit for AP exams across the state.
- Encourages collaboration among institutions to streamline the AP credit evaluation process.
Who is affected
- Students
- Massachusetts colleges and universities
- High school students taking AP exams
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize the current, inconsistent system for awarding AP credit.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Judith A. Garcia
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Daniel Cahill
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