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Committee advances pilot to automatically place eligible students in rigorous courses; debate over teacher recruitment language
Summary
Senate File 510 would create a pilot to automatically enroll eligible students in AP, PSEO concurrent‑enrollment, or IB coursework and provide grant funding for supports; the committee adopted a delete‑all amendment that defines the pilot.
The Senate Education Finance Committee on Feb. 26 considered Senate File 510, which would create an academic acceleration pilot to increase access to rigorous coursework by automatically enrolling students who meet evidence‑based eligibility criteria into Advanced Placement (AP), PSEO concurrent enrollment, or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Senator Mann and co‑author Senator Gustafson said the pilot would address persistent gaps in access for students of color, low‑income students, students with disabilities and English learners. “Automatic enrollment adds an additional pathway for students without getting rid of those recommendations,” said Matt Shaver, senior policy director at Allies, testifying in support. He said automatic enrollment ensures “if a…
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