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HF 4232

Postsecondary institutions required to notify a pupil's school of the pupil's grades, and number of college credits granted each school year for postsecondary course enrollment limited.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Keeler and 1 co-sponsor

Bill requires colleges to report dual-enrollment students' grades and credits to high schools and caps college credits high schoolers can earn annually.

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Bill Summary · HF 4232

Legislative bill overview

HF 4232 requires postsecondary institutions to notify a student's high school of their grades and college credits earned through dual enrollment programs each school year. The bill also appears to impose limitations on the number of college credits that can be granted to high school students through postsecondary course enrollment.

Why is this important

Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credits, but transparency and oversight of these programs varies. This bill addresses potential coordination gaps between high schools and colleges, which could affect academic advising, transcript management, and the accuracy of student records. It also raises questions about whether credit caps would expand or restrict access to early college opportunities for high school students.

Potential points of contention

  • Credit limit implications: The bill's unspecified cap on college credits could disproportionately affect high-achieving students or those in rural areas with limited dual enrollment options, potentially limiting educational advancement opportunities.
  • Administrative burden: Requiring postsecondary institutions to notify schools of grades and credits adds reporting requirements that may increase operational costs for colleges, particularly smaller institutions.
  • Privacy and data sharing: Grade reporting raises concerns about FERPA compliance and the appropriate scope of information sharing between postsecondary and secondary institutions without explicit student/parent consent language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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