Massachusetts to Pick up Tab for Low-Income Student Tests
“The state says it will pick up the tab for low-income students who take advance placement exams in math and science. The announcement by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito on Thursday comes after dedicated federal funding for the AP exams was eliminated, creating uncertainty for school districts. Polito says Massachusetts will allocate $326,000 from a fund that promotes science, technology and math education to cover the cost — $53 per student per exam — for low-income students. The funding is for this year only.”