Massachusetts H4407 establishes early college programs in high schools, allowing students to earn college credits.

Massachusetts H4407 creates a framework for early college programs in high schools, enabling students to earn college credits while still in high school. The bill mandates that all public high schools offer early college programs, which include dual enrollment, advanced placement, and other college-level courses. Public institutions of higher education must accept these credits for degree requirements. The bill also establishes an office of early college to oversee program implementation, develop standards, and ensure alignment with workforce needs.

Massachusetts H4407 establishes early college programs in high schools, allowing students to earn college credits.

Massachusetts H4407 creates a framework for early college programs in high schools, enabling students to earn college credits while still in high school. The bill mandates that all public high schools offer early college programs, which include dual enrollment, advanced placement, and other college-level courses. Public institutions of higher education must accept these credits for degree requirements. The bill also establishes an office of early college to oversee program implementation, develop standards, and ensure alignment with workforce needs.