appropriation; college credit; examination; incentive

HB 2420 would have allocated $4.2 million from Arizona's state general fund for the Department of Education to support the "college credit by examination incentive program" under Arizona law. This program helps students earn college credit through exams instead of taking full courses, directly benefiting Arizona students seeking cost-effective higher education pathways. The bill aimed to fully fund this initiative in future years beyond the initial $4.2 million for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill failed to advance in the legislature on February 12, 2025.