HB 4546 Summary

• Modifies eligibility requirements for students to enroll in career and technical preparation programs, allowing students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average to qualify for enrollment in eligible courses beginning after April 30, 2020 and during the 2020-2021 academic year, regardless of standardized test scores.

• Defines "eligible charges" to include tuition, mandatory course fees, material fees, registration fees, and late fees resulting from payment delays by school districts or the Department of Treasury, but excludes transportation and parking costs.

• Establishes enrollment limits for eligible students: a maximum of 10 courses overall, with annual limits varying by grade level and year of enrollment (2-4 courses per year depending on grade of initial enrollment).

• Requires school districts and the Department of Treasury to pay the lesser of actual eligible charges or a prorated percentage of the statewide pupil-weighted average foundation allowance for students enrolled in eligible courses.

• Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on July 8, 2020.