HB 18-1396

HB 18-1396, also known as the Advanced Placement Exam Fee Grant Program, aims to help low-income high school students by providing funds to reduce or eliminate the cost of taking advanced placement exams. This bill would allow more economically disadvantaged students to afford these tests, which can lead to college credit if they perform well. The program is now signed into law and will be administered by the Colorado Department of Education.

Official Summary

Advanced placement courses are offered to high school students and reflect the information found in a college-level course. Students taking such courses have the option to take an advanced placement exam following completion of the course. Some colleges, including all state institutions in Colorado pursuant to Colorado commission on higher education policy, offer credit based on a student's advanced placement exam score. Students who take an advanced placement exam must pay an exam fee. The bill creates the advanced placement exam fee grant program (grant program) in the department of education. The grant program provides funds to high schools to reduce or eliminate the advanced placement exam fee for low-income students. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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