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Committee releases bill to standardize AP and CLEP credit at New Jersey public colleges
Summary
Assembly bill A929, which would require New Jersey public institutions to grant credit for certain AP and CLEP scores and publish consistent policies, was released by the Higher Education Committee after broad testimony in favor from educators, advocates and the College Board.
The Assembly Higher Education Committee voted to release Assembly bill A929 after supporters from K–12 districts, advocacy groups and the College Board testified that the measure would increase college affordability and equity by standardizing when public colleges award credit for AP and CLEP scores.
Witnesses said the bill sets predictable credit thresholds across the state's public institutions. Paula White of JerseyCAN said uniform credit…
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