Expanding Access to Advanced School 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 more students succeed academically and in their future careers.
Key points
Financial support for schools to expand advanced course offerings, such as 8th-grade Algebra I, AP, IB programs, and gifted education.
Implementation of fairer enrollment methods for advanced programs, like automatic enrollment or universal screening, instead of relying on subjective recommendations.
Mandatory data collection on student participation and performance in advanced courses, disaggregated by group, to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
Training for teachers and counselors to help them identify and support students from diverse backgrounds in accessing advanced education.
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