§ 15-134. Awarding academic credit for prior learning examinations
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2022
Effective: July 1, 2022
MD Code, Education, § 15-134
§ 15-134. Awarding academic credit for prior learning examinations
(a) In this section, “prior learning examination” includes Advanced Placement Program examinations, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program examinations, Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma Program examinations, and College-Level Examination Program examinations.
Development and implementation of policies and procedures for awarding academic credit for prior learning examinations
(b)(1) On or before October 1, 2022, each public institution of higher education shall develop and implement policies and procedures for awarding academic credit for prior learning examinations.
(ii) Determine the minimum required score for awarding academic credit on the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma Program examination and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program examination that is comparable to the minimum scores under item (i) of this paragraph;
(3) Policies and procedures required under this subsection may require a higher score on a prior learning examination than listed in paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection if the chief academic officer of the public institution of higher education provides evidence to the Commission that the higher score is necessary for a student to be successful in a particular course.
(c)(1) Each public institution of higher education shall:
(d) On or before December 31 each year, each public institution of higher education shall report to the Commission and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the following metrics related to the immediately preceding academic year:
Credits
Added by Acts 2022, c. 143, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Education, § 15-134, MD EDUC § 15-134
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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