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State & Federal Policy
Taking action to connect all students to success and opportunity
The College Board is actively involved in influencing education policy in nearly all of the fifty states. As a result of relationships with key policymakers in many state capitals, the College Board works to support new state policies and initiatives that connect all students to college success and opportunity.
In particular, the College Board provides technical assistance to the states as they seek to:
- Raise academic standards
- Increase course rigor
- Promote educational equity
- Increase teacher and counselor professional development opportunities
- Promote strong P–20 alliances
One of the primary areas of focus of the College Board's state strategy is our collaboration with states to create new legislation and executive action that increases student access to and success in AP® courses.
Model policy: exemplary state policies that help students prepare for college
Across the nation, educators and policymakers have succeeded in helping a wider segment of the U.S. student population than ever before to engage in rigorous coursework and prepare for college success.
Read some examples of exemplary state policies that may serve as models to other states interested in improving student achievement and expanding readiness for college.
Developing a plan for expanding AP
State policymakers can take the lead in expanding access to and success in AP courses through a simple and straightforward 6-point plan.