House Bill 1588: Opens PSAT and AP Examinations to Homeschoolers

Sponsor:
Delegate Brian J. Moran

Summary:
H.B. 1588 was passed and signed by the Governor. It will go into effect July 1, 2006. If a public school requires a fee for the AP or PSAT test, it should not be greater than the actual cost of the test.

The bill requires that school boards implement a plan to make PSAT and AP examinations available to students receiving home instructions.

Status:

01/20/2006		(House): Presented And Ordered Printed
01/20/2006		(House): Referred To Committee On Education
01/25/2006		(House): Reported From Education (21-Yes 0-No)
01/26/2006		(Senate): Read Third Time And Passed Senate (30-Y 9-N)
01/27/2006		(House): Read second time and engrossed

HSLDA's Position:
Support.

Action Requested:
No action is requested at this time.

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