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College leaders urge K–12 support for dual enrollment, call for data on 10‑course cap
Summary
College presidents told the appropriations subcommittee that dual enrollment and early middle college programs increase college completion and workforce readiness, and asked lawmakers to uncouple dual‑enrollment funding from the K‑12 foundation allowance and to collect data on whether the 10‑course statutory cap should be raised.
President Chris Petrino of Gogebic Community College and other presenters described dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment and early middle college programs as effective pathways that increase graduation and postsecondary success and urged state support to expand participation, particularly in rural districts.
“Dual enrollment has become more of an issue and more important to students, parents, and communities,” Petrino said, adding that dual enrollment prepares students for “the rigor and the relevance of college” and provides career exploration, cost savings and higher graduation rates.
Brandy Johnson of the Michigan Community College Association explained that dual enrollment is an umbrella term that includes concurrent enrollment,…
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