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NJ S2608
Bill
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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New Jersey public colleges and universities must award academic credit to students who score 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) exams or 50 or higher on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) assessments
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Students must be pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree and must have completed the AP course/exam or CLEP assessment prior to college enrollment
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Institutions must apply awarded credits toward degree requirements "to the greatest extent feasible" and publish their credit-awarding policies on their websites
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All policies must be submitted to the Secretary of Higher Education, with any changes reported at least 60 days before taking effect
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The Secretary may grant course-by-course exemptions if an institution provides data showing different score thresholds are necessary for student success in advanced coursework
Legislative Description
Makes various changes in the charter school program in regard to student enrollment procedures, charter revocation, and monitoring of charter schools.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/8/2024