Establishes a framework for early college programs in Massachusetts, allowing high school students to earn college credits.
The bill creates a structure for early college programs in Massachusetts, enabling high school students to earn college credits. It mandates that public institutions of higher education develop policies for accepting various forms of college credit. The bill also establishes an office of early college, jointly managed by the commissioners of elementary and secondary education and higher education, to oversee early college programs. It sets statewide goals for early college participation and success, and requires annual reporting on progress.
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