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This bill aims to increase the percentage of students, particularly low-income and underrepresented populations, who complete a postsecondary credential within the standard completion time by establishing a competitive grant program for early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs. The bill authorizes $250 million annually for six years, with funds divided among grants to eligible entities (at least 40%), grants to states (at least 55%), and national activities (at least 5%). Eligible entities, which are higher education institutions partnered with local educational agencies, can receive up to $2 million in grants to establish or support programs that help students earn college credits while in high school. The grants require matching funds that increase over the grant period, prioritize serving low-income students, and must be used to create support systems, develop curriculum, provide professional development, and conduct outreach. States receiving grants must develop strategies to expand access to these programs, provide technical assistance, implement quality improvement policies, and track student outcomes. The bill also mandates annual reporting on student enrollment, credit attainment, high school and postsecondary credential completion, and requires the Secretary of Education to conduct a national evaluation of the program's effectiveness.

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