The bill aims to enhance access to advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international exams by requiring the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to subsidize student fees associated with exam registration and administration. This subsidy is intended for students taking these specific exams, and it is stipulated that state funds appropriated for this purpose cannot replace federal and private funds that also subsidize these fees.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require the Education Data Center to prepare an annual dual credit report that includes detailed data on student participation and performance in dual credit programs. The report must disaggregate data by various student categories, including gender and socioeconomic status, and recommend additional data reporting categories. Notably, the 2026 report will analyze the impact of the new subsidy policy on exam passage rates and the demographics of students participating in these advanced courses.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.600.280