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DEL.ICIO.USHigh schoolers could go to college early
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
High school juniors and seniors could soon find themselves finishing their diplomas in a college setting.
The state House on Wednesday approved HB 149, which would let those public high school students take college classes and have those credits count toward their diplomas.
Sponsored by Rep. Jan Jones (R-Alpharetta), the bill would use state funds to help pay for the college tuition. The Department of Education would pay colleges the actual cost of tuition, materials and fees or the amount the state typically provided the student’s high school, whichever is less. Local school systems would get to keep a $200 records fee for each student who participates.
The bill now goes to the Senate.
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