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MA H1432

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Massachusetts public higher education institutions must accept AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 for college credit toward general education, major, or elective requirements
  • Institutions cannot require scores higher than 3 unless the chief academic officer provides evidence that a higher score is necessary for student success in advanced coursework
  • All AP credit policies must be posted on institutional websites and submitted to the Department of Higher Education for centralized posting
  • The Board of Higher Education must annually review each institution's AP credit policies and report findings to the legislature by July 1, with the first report due July 1, 2025
  • The law takes effect no later than one year after enactment, with the Department determining the exact implementation date

Legislative Description

Relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4407

8/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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