More advanced placement classes in schools could wind up costing state districts millions of dollars.
Superintendents told the state Board of Education earlier this week that a recent bill passed by the legislature could overstretch school budgets. The legislation allows high school students to take as many advanced placement classes as they can handle.
The state pays for five hours of classes a day in K through 12 education, but now schools may have to provide eight hours of classes to comply with the new law. AP courses count for college credit.The superintendent for Pinellas schools said the bill could cost districts $40 to $60 million a year. The Board's chair recommended creating a task force and looking at new legislation next session.