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Committee addresses 18-credit cap, considers exception for gifted students
Summary
The committee discussed Policy 343.6 and the district's 18-credit limit for early college credits, citing an MIT acceptance as an example and agreeing to add language clarifying exceptions for Gifted and Talented programming and require administrator approval for credits beyond the cap to limit financial exposure.
At the May 6 Policy Committee meeting, members reviewed Policy 343.6 (Early College Credit Program/Dual Enrollment) and discussed concerns that advanced programming could allow students to exceed the district's usual 18-credit cap. A student example involving an acceptance to MIT was raised to illustrate potential cost and liability issues.
Committee members agreed to add clarifying language that the 18-credit limitation does not apply in the same way to separate Gifted and Talented programming, while also considering a requirement that district administrators approve credits beyond the 18-credit cap to protect the district from unlimited financial liability. Administrators were asked to draft proposed language for committee consideration.
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