S.459

To expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities through financial assistance.

This bill expands dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities by providing needs-based financial assistance through the Access College Early (ACE) Program. The assistance is for students living in or attending high school in a gateway municipality and who qualify for or receive free or reduced-price lunch. Students receiving this financial aid will participate in the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) at no cost and can earn up to 24 college credits.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Jul 30

Senate

Accompanied a study order, see S3238

Jul 2

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

May 23, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2