How H1455 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.