Committee hears support and cautions on applied sciences pathway bill for high schools

May 22, 2025

House Bill 20 would create an applied sciences pathway allowing high school students to earn higher‑education certificates in targeted industries; industry and education groups largely supported the bill but some education advocates warned against substituting core academic courses with applied CTE instruction.

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Sen. King laid out House Bill 20, which creates an applied sciences pathway to let high school juniors and seniors earn postsecondary certificates in targeted industries while still in high school.

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