HB18-1396
Advanced Placement Exam Fee Grant Program
Concerning creation of an advanced placement exam fee grant program in the department of education, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2018 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
High schools - advanced placement exam fee grant program - appropriation. The act creates the advanced placement exam fee grant program (grant program) in the department of education (department). The grant program provides funds to high schools to reduce or eliminate the advanced placement exam (exam) fee for low-income students. The department must award a grant for each exam taken by an eligible student in an amount determined based on available appropriations. The amount set for each exam must be the same, regardless of the subject of the exam.
$554,869 is appropriated to the department for the implementation of the act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)