Expands academic transition pathways for sophomore high school students in North Carolina.

The bill allows local community colleges in North Carolina to collaborate with public and nonpublic schools to offer courses through academic transition programs. It specifically enables qualified sophomore high school students to participate in these programs if they are academically gifted, demonstrate readiness, and have parental consent. The bill also outlines college transfer pathways for junior and senior high school students, requiring 30 semester credit hours for a career technical education certificate, diploma, or credential. The act becomes effective with the 2025-2026 school year.

Expands academic transition pathways for sophomore high school students in North Carolina.

The bill allows local community colleges in North Carolina to collaborate with public and nonpublic schools to offer courses through academic transition programs. It specifically enables qualified sophomore high school students to participate in these programs if they are academically gifted, demonstrate readiness, and have parental consent. The bill also outlines college transfer pathways for junior and senior high school students, requiring 30 semester credit hours for a career technical education certificate, diploma, or credential. The act becomes effective with the 2025-2026 school year.