South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Bill 5050
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A concurrent RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 7, 2024, AS "ADVANCED PLACEMENT DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is pleased to recognize February 7, 2024, as "Advanced Placement Day" at the State House; and
Whereas, the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school; and
Whereas, scoring a three or higher on the AP exams qualifies students to receive college credit at colleges and universities in South Carolina and nationwide, representing millions in substantial savings for students and parents in college tuition; and
Whereas, the challenging AP curriculum and exams significantly contribute toward building a globally competitive, career-ready workforce in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly, South Carolina's governor, and the Department of Education, along with the College Board, which administers the AP program, have a long-standing partnership to expand AP access in the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, in 2023, 32,944 South Carolina high school students took 53,330 AP exams, 35,522 of which resulted in scores of three or higher and allowed students to qualify for a potential college savings of $46.6 million; and
Whereas, the above figures reflect the commitment of policymakers in the State of South Carolina to provide opportunities for students to take college-level courses in high school. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize February 7, 2024, as "Advanced Placement Day" at the State House.
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