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Here's what could change under new rules for Louisiana students earning college credit in high school

Source: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_6293618a-db68-11e7-930f-b343ee4f5778.html - Dec 11, 2017

After a timeout in August, the Louisiana Board of Regents is set Monday to consider tightening the rules on how high school students can earn college credit, without unduly curbing access to the popular classes.

The board delayed action on the initial proposal at the request of Gov. John Bel Edwards' office and amid concerns by Jim Henderson, president of the University of Louisiana System.

Henderson said the revised draft is far better than the proposed changes unveiled in August, which he said would have overly restricted access to the courses.

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