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This bill establishes the Access to Advanced Courses for All Students Grant Program to improve secondary students' access to challenging college-level courses across core academic areas. The bill expands continuing professional development options for educators by allowing them to serve as advanced coursework coaches and creates a grant program to help school entities train educators to teach advanced courses. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, school entities will be required to report their advanced course offerings and work towards improving student access to these courses. The program provides grants to help schools train educators in teaching advanced courses, offers exam fee assistance for students at or above 185% of the federal poverty level, and requires the Department of Education to track and report on advanced course participation. Schools can receive up to five years of grants to train educators and expand advanced course offerings, with priority given to schools with higher poverty levels and fewer existing advanced course opportunities. The bill aims to ensure more equitable access to rigorous academic coursework for secondary students across Pennsylvania, particularly for traditionally underserved student populations.

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