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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts requires public colleges to accept advanced placement exam scores of 3 or higher for degree credit
Last action · June 23, 2025: Accompanied a new draft, see S2536Sponsors: Mike Moore and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts must adopt policies to accept advanced placement exam scores of 3, 4, or 5 to satisfy degree requirements. The Department of Higher Education will determine the exact effective date within one year of enactment, and institutions must publish their credit policies online.
College students attending public institutions in Massachusetts may receive degree credits for advanced placement exam scores of 3 or higher, potentially reducing course requirements and tuition costs, unless an institution provides academic justification to require a score above 3.
- Michael O. Moore represents the Second Worcester District in the Massachusetts Senate. context
- Advanced placement examinations are standardized tests offered by the College Board that allow high school students to earn college credit. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
public institutions of higher education
Public colleges and universities must adopt, publish, and annually report policies regarding advanced placement credit acceptance and justify any score requirements above 3.
college students
Students attending public institutions gain established guidelines for earning degree credits from advanced placement examination scores of 3 or higher.
department of higher education
The department must provide guidance on score justifications, publish institutional credit policies online, and participate in annual policy reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What advanced placement exam scores are required to be accepted for college credit?
Can a public college in Massachusetts require a score higher than 3 on an advanced placement exam?
Where can students find the specific credit policies for each institution?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jun 23, 2025SenateAccompanied a new draft, see S2536
- Apr 29, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Higher Education
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