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MS HB931

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nick Bain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-15-38 to add Cambridge International Program AS and A-level courses to the list of approved examination-based programs eligible for dual credit alongside Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate.

  • Students completing an approved Cambridge International Program AS and A-level course may receive dual high school and college credit upon achieving a grade of "C" or higher on the end-of-course examination.

  • Changes dual credit program language from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") regarding credit granted through examination preparation and other specified delivery methods.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Dual credit; provide students who complete an approved Cambridge International Program AS and A-level course.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

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