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MA H1435

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Haggerty

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • All Massachusetts public higher education institutions must accept AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 for degree 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 subsequent courses
  • Each institution must post AP credit policies on its website and submit them to the Department of Higher Education for centralized posting
  • The Board of Higher Education must conduct annual reviews of 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 implementation timing determined by the Department of Higher Education

Legislative Description

Relative to advanced placement examinations

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4407

8/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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