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Pike County News Watchman
COVID-19 results in updates to college credit plus program
Submitted by Ohio Departments of Education and Higher Education
Apr 8, 2020
At the recommendation of Chancellor Randy Gardner and Superintendent of
Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria, previously existing statutes, rules,
and guidance relating to the College Credit Plus (CCP) program have
been updated in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The updates attempt to provide as much flexibility as possible for
students while continuing to implement the CCP program. CCP is Ohio’s
dual enrollment program, providing students with the opportunity to
earn college and high school credits at the same time.
A document listing the updates was released after Governor Mike DeWine
signed House Bill 197, detailing the state’s COVID-19 relief
legislation. The bill granted new flexibility to the Chancellor, in
consultation with the State Superintendent, to waive, extend, suspend,
or modify requirements of the CCP program in response to COVID-19.
“Our new College Credit Plus guidance is designed to provide
student-focused direction as we continue the important work of
sustaining the program,” Chancellor Gardner said. “This is a strangely
challenging time for all of us, but our updates will continue to allow
many students to be served and learn in the weeks and months ahead.”
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and Ohio Department of
Education (ODE) engaged dozens of teachers, school counselors and
college CCP directors throughout the state to seek feedback in
preparing the updates. The result is maximum flexibility to high school
and higher education partners, keeping students at the forefront of the
decision-making process.
“The College Credit Plus program is a great opportunity for Ohio’s
students,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo
DeMaria. “Given the unprecedented challenges we all are facing, we
wanted to provide solutions so students who are eager to get involved
with this program continue to have the ability to do so.”
Chancellor Gardner said not every situation or circumstance can be
comprehensively addressed in one document. ODE and ODHE will continue
to monitor all aspects of the CCP program going forward.
For more information on the CCP program, including details about the new updates, visit ohiohighered.org/collegecreditplus
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