Advanced Coursework Equity Act

The Advanced Coursework Equity Act (S 3279) aims to address disparities in access to advanced courses by requiring schools to implement open enrollment or universal screening for advanced programs. It authorizes $266 million annually for three years to fund grants to states, local districts, and nonprofits to support equitable access to advanced coursework, particularly for underrepresented students including Black, Latino, Native American, low-income, English learner, and disabled students. The bill mandates specific enrollment and performance goals for underrepresented subgroups and requires data collection and reporting by demographic categories to track progress toward equity. Schools receiving funds must adopt objective enrollment mechanisms and report on student outcomes across different demographic groups.