7035-0035Advanced Placement Math and Science Programs
For the implementation of a competitive grant program to increase participation and performance in advanced placement courses and exams and pre-advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, computer science, and mathematics; provided, that the department of elementary and secondary education and the department of higher education shall develop jointly the criteria for grants to support such programs and that such criteria will reflect the elements of high-quality career pathways as defined by the department of elementary and secondary education in consultation with the department of higher education; provided further, that these funds may support all of the following program elements, without exception, for each school: (i) open access to courses; (ii) identifying underserved students and increasing their rates of participation in advanced placement courses and exams; (iii) equipment and supplies for new and expanded advanced placement courses; (iv) support for the costs of advanced placement exams including management of fee disbursement; and (v) support for student study sessions; provided further, that these funds support teacher professional development, including a College Board-endorsed advanced placement and pre-advanced placement summer institute for teachers; recruiting diverse teachers to teach the courses; and supporting them through mentoring; provided further, that such program or programs shall provide matching private funding for direct support of teachers and other uses; provided further, that the programs shall be chosen through a competitive process and the funds disbursed by the beginning of each school year to cover costs expended between August 1 and July 31; and provided further, that funds shall be expended by the department of elementary and secondary education for the evaluation of the program
