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MA H1435
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Haggerty
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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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