Maryland SB343 establishes college and career readiness standards and pathways for public school students.

Maryland SB343 sets college and career readiness (CCR) standards for public school students, aiming for them to meet these standards by the end of 10th grade. The bill mandates that students meeting the CCR standard have access to post-CCR pathways at no cost, including college preparatory programs, early college programs, and career and technology education programs. It also requires counseling to help students choose suitable post-CCR pathways. The bill emphasizes equitable access to these pathways for all students, regardless of background.

Maryland SB343 establishes college and career readiness standards and pathways for public school students.

Maryland SB343 sets college and career readiness (CCR) standards for public school students, aiming for them to meet these standards by the end of 10th grade. The bill mandates that students meeting the CCR standard have access to post-CCR pathways at no cost, including college preparatory programs, early college programs, and career and technology education programs. It also requires counseling to help students choose suitable post-CCR pathways. The bill emphasizes equitable access to these pathways for all students, regardless of background.