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MS SB2450
Bill
Status
Enrolled
4/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gray Tollison
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AI Summary
- Deletes the requirement that the State Department of Education must approve all high school pre-advanced placement courses
- Requires the State Board of Education to establish training guidelines for teachers of advanced placement and pre-advanced placement courses, with teachers obtaining recognized advanced placement authority endorsed training
- Requires school districts to offer pre-advanced placement courses and all districts must offer at least one advanced placement course in each of four core areas (math, English, science, and social studies) beginning with the 2007-2008 school year
- Directs the State Department of Education to seek federal funding through the Advanced Placement Incentive Grant Program with a focus on school districts serving high concentrations of low-income students
- Exempts public high schools offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program from the requirement to offer four advanced placement courses, though they may participate in teacher training and program funding
Legislative Description
High school advanced placement courses; delete requirement for State Department of Education approval.
Last Action
Due From Governor 04/19/12
4/13/2012
Full Bill Text
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