Why This Matters
This bill collects and shares information about how colleges accept Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits. It helps students know what to expect when they apply to college.
If you are a high school student, this bill can help you see how your AP or IB courses might count toward college credits.
Affects: High school students taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.
What changes is this bill making?
1. The bill requires the Secretary of Education to gather information on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits. 2. It mandates annual reports on how colleges treat these course credits. 3. Colleges must explain their policies on accepting these credits on their websites. 4. The information will include required exam scores and types of credits offered. 5. This aims to help students understand how their high school courses count in college.
Who is affected?
High school students taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.