Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1455 — An Act relative to college in high school

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill supports college courses for high school students to earn credits early.

The bill establishes policies for public colleges to accept credits from high school programs, including advanced courses. It aims to enhance accessibility to higher education by allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.

What this means for you
  • Students: This bill means high school students can earn college credits, potentially reducing future college costs.
  • Educators: Educators will need to adapt to new policies regarding the acceptance of college credits from high school courses.
  • Higher Education: Colleges will be required to standardize their credit acceptance policies for high school courses.

Summary

An Act relative to college in high school

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new programs and policies related to college in high school initiatives, creating trust funds and oversight offices to enhance educational opportunities.

  • Section 9B of chapter 15A

    or any college in high school program administered pursuant to section 37 of chapter 69.

    Introduces college in high school programs to the legal framework for higher education.

  • Section 16 of chapter 15A

    or any college in high school program administered pursuant to section 37 of chapter 69,

    Acknowledges college in high school programs as part of nursing education.

  • Chapter 15A

    Section 39A. (a) All public institutions of higher education shall develop written policies and procedures for accepting for the purposes of course credit to satisfy degree requirements certain scores on the College Board’s advanced placement examinations, successful completion of college in high school courses as provided in section 37 of chapter 69, successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, successful completion of dual enrollment courses, and cooperative education programs...

    Mandates the development of policies to grant academic credit for various advanced educational programs.

  • Chapter 29

    Section 2DDDDD. (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Massachusetts College in High School Trust Fund...

    Creates a dedicated fund for the Massachusetts College in High School initiatives to support student preparedness.

  • Chapter 69

    Section 37. (a) There shall be a Massachusetts Office of College in High School...

    Establishes an office to oversee college in high school programs and enhance access to higher education.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1455 do?
An Act relative to college in high school
Who sponsors H1455?
H1455 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1455?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1455?
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