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Expanding Access to Advanced Courses for All Students

This act aims to increase access to advanced educational courses and programs for students, especially those from underrepresented groups. Schools will receive funding to expand their educational offerings and implement fairer enrollment practices, helping students prepare for college and the workforce. This means more children, regardless of their background, will have the opportunity to develop their talents.
Key points
Financial support for schools to expand advanced course offerings, such as 8th grade Algebra I, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Implementation of fairer enrollment methods for advanced programs, like automatic enrollment or universal screening, instead of relying on subjective opinions.
Requirement to collect data on student participation in advanced courses, disaggregated by group, to monitor and reduce inequalities.
Availability of tutoring and additional support for students from underrepresented groups to help them succeed in advanced programs.
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Additional Information
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Print number: HR 2765
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2021-04-22