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House backs changes to Advanced Opportunities program to expand student access to community colleges
Summary
Lawmakers passed House Bill 175 to clarify students' ability to use the Advanced Opportunities program (dual-credit, AP, CTE) directly through community colleges when local schools cannot accommodate a student; the bill also relaxes limits on college entrance test retakes and aligns administrative requirements.
The Idaho House on Feb. 26 passed House Bill 175, a bill that makes several changes to the Advanced Opportunities program that helps Idaho students pay for dual credit, career and technical education fees, AP tests and other postsecondary-ready coursework.
Representative from District 18, sponsor of the bill, told the House the measure preserves local school district policies but creates a path for a student to enroll directly with a community college if a district will not accommodate…
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