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MA S944
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Moore
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AI Summary
- All Massachusetts public higher education institutions must accept AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 to satisfy degree requirements for general education, major, or elective credits
- Institutions may only require scores higher than 3 if the chief academic officer provides evidence that a higher score is necessary for student success in advanced courses
- Each institution must post AP credit policies on its website and submit them to the Department of Higher Education for centralized publication
- The Board of Higher Education must annually review AP credit policies across all institutions 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 of Higher Education determining the specific effective date
Legislative Description
Relative to advanced placement examinations
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2536
6/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/27/2025
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