SB 1717 Summary

• Establishes dual enrollment incentive program providing bonuses to school districts and charter schools starting fiscal year 2026-2027 ($450 per passing grade in high-poverty schools, $300 in others), with at least 50% distributed to classroom teachers within 30 days of school year end.

• Creates dual enrollment development fund providing up to $1,000 per teacher incentive bonus for meeting higher learning commission requirements and teaching at least one dual enrollment course.

• Establishes dual enrollment student fund providing up to $50 per credit hour reimbursement for students with 2.5+ GPA earning passing grades, capped at $300 annually for grades 9-10 and $600 for grades 11-12.

• Appropriates $5,000,000 for incentive fund, $500,000 for development fund (reverting July 1, 2029), $15,000,000 for student fund, and $5,000,000 for dual enrollment grant program (transferring to incentive fund on July 1, 2027) in fiscal year 2023-2024.

• Adds accessibility provision requiring children with disabilities have access to supplementary aids and services in their individualized education program or Section 504 plan during dual enrollment courses.