Looks like good news for new students

dividebyzero
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:18:21 +0000

This new bill requires the Virginia colleges to give

course credit to entering freshman students who have successfully completed one or more International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement courses.



The word “courses” implies test scores as well. This can be further demonstrated by point #1 in the bill.



…including the minimum required scores on examinations for courses in the International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement programs



AP courses do in fact receive credit (from the wording of this bill) since it takes into account the examinations.

AP and IB courses must earn similar credit, therefore IB Standard Level “courses” (including examinations) must give college credit if they meet minimum scores.

The wording is consistent and upon closer inspection implies that students with SL courses (with minimum exam scores) should receive college credit by (soon to be) law.

Everything directly used from Bill Tracking - 2010 session > Legislation;