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Support grows for Early College expansion as advocates cite large unmet demand
Summary
Early‑college advocates asked lawmakers to add $3 million in FY26 to continue a fast‑growing program that allows high‑school students to earn college credits; early‑college leaders said enrollment doubled and demand outpaced available seats in the latest application cycle.
Lede: Supporters of early college urged the Joint Committee on Ways and Means to boost FY26 funding by $3 million, arguing the program is evidence‑based, boosts college persistence and faces a surge of demand from schools and students.
Nut graf: The Massachusetts Alliance for Early College told the committee that early college enrollment has grown rapidly—roughly 9,000 students across the state—and that the program’s outcomes indicate higher sustained college…
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