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House passes HB72 to create voluntary fifth-term accelerated-learning option after floor debate over costs
Summary
The House passed HB72, a voluntary ‘fifth-term’ accelerated-learning program that would let students attend summer terms to graduate early or receive remediation. Sponsors said planning and WPU adjustments will control costs; critics warned the bill lacks a fiscal note and could create funding pressure.
Representative Lloyd Franson introduced House Bill 72, the Accelerated Learning Program, describing it as a voluntary ‘‘fifth-term’’ summer option that would let students proceed through school year‑round, graduate earlier, or take technical credits. "This particular piece of legislation is something that I'm extremely excited about," Franson told colleagues, summarizing endorsements he said he had collected from parent and educator groups and a Dan Jones poll showing strong parental interest.
Franson and other supporters said the bill is intended to be phased in through a planning process…
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