Dual Credit Innovation Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 5990 Dual Credit Innovation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5990

Bill 117 HR 5990, also known as the Dual Credit Innovation Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote and support the expansion of dual credit programs in high schools across the country.

Dual credit programs allow high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, giving them a head start on their college education. These programs are seen as a way to increase college readiness and reduce the time and cost of obtaining a college degree.

The Dual Credit Innovation Act aims to provide funding and support for schools and institutions that wish to implement or expand dual credit programs. This includes grants for schools to develop new dual credit courses, training for teachers involved in dual credit programs, and support for students to participate in these programs. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of dual credit programs and sharing best practices among schools and institutions. This is intended to ensure that dual credit programs are high quality and provide meaningful benefits to students. Overall, the Dual Credit Innovation Act seeks to encourage the growth of dual credit programs as a way to improve educational outcomes for high school students and increase access to higher education.

Congressional Summary of HR 5990

Dual Credit Innovation Act

This bill directs the Department of Education to annually recognize with a Dual Credit Innovation Award eligible partnerships between an institution of higher education (IHE) that provides a dual credit program and a local educational agency or high school.

The bill defines dual credit program as a program offered by such a partnership through which a secondary school student who has not graduated from high school with a regular high school diploma is able to enroll in one or more postsecondary courses and earn postsecondary credit that (1) is transferable to the IHE in the partnership, and (2) applies toward completion of a degree or recognized educational credential.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5990

Bill HR 5990 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 16, 2021. Bill HR 5990 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 16, 2021. Bill HR 5990's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 16, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5990

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5990

Dual Credit Innovation ActDual Credit Innovation ActTo direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to recognize high schools and local educational agencies for expanding high-quality dual credit programs.

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