Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2023

S 1092, the Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2023, creates federal grants to expand dual enrollment and early college high school programs. It directly affects high school students, particularly those from low-income families, rural communities, and first-generation college students, by enabling them to earn college credits while still in high school. The bill authorizes grants for institutions of higher education partnering with local school districts to cover tuition, fees, books, and up to 20% of costs for transportation. Grantees must develop partnerships, design curricula, and provide outreach to increase access, with evaluations required to measure program effectiveness.