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Committee moves to refer bill allowing trade schools in dual-enrollment program
Summary
The committee heard testimony and moved House Bill 4154, which would amend the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act to permit qualified trade schools to participate in dual-enrollment for high school students; the committee voted to refer the bill to the House Committee on Rules.
Daniel McMaster, representing the sponsor's office, testified the bill would amend the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act to include trade schools as an eligible option for dual-enrollment. He said the change would let high-school students enroll in trade-school classes that offer certificates or other credentials when a public community college or ISD option is not available locally. "It allows you to leave high…
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