Bill
H 1441
Overview: H 1441 - An Act relative to acceptance of AP scores for college creditPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to ensure that students who earn qualifying scores on Advanced Pl
Overview: H 1441 - An Act relative to acceptance of AP scores for college credit
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to ensure that students who earn qualifying scores on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations are granted appropriate college credit by public institutions of higher education in the state.
Key Provisions:
- Requires public colleges and universities to grant college credit to students who earn a score of 3 or higher on an AP examination
- Mandates that the credit granted must be equivalent to the credit granted for the same course offered at the institution
- Directs the Board of Higher Education to develop guidelines for the implementation of this policy
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students taking AP exams will be able to earn college credit more easily, potentially reducing the time and cost of their higher education
- Public colleges and universities will need to adjust their credit transfer policies to comply with the new requirements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill was accompanied by a new draft, H4407, which is currently under consideration by the legislature
- If enacted, the provisions of this bill would take effect for the 2026-2027 academic year and apply to all public institutions of higher education in the state
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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