Category : State Policy

June, 2026 State Policy Guidance: A Roadmap to Strengthen Dual Enrollment Through Alignment, Affordability, and Open Educational Resources Dual enrollment is now one of the fastest-growing pathways to college. In fact, 2.8 million high school students took at least one college course during the 2023–2024 school year. However, a persistent barrier remains hidden in plain […]

January, 2026 Creating Better Dual Enrollment Governance: A Framework for Effective Policymaking Through Governance Improvements Dual enrollment expands access to college credit in high school—but scaling it well requires more than policy. It requires governance: clear decision-making authority, durable cross-agency collaboration, and real feedback loops with practitioners. This paper offers the most comprehensive look to […]

Click here to access the full resource Last Updated: August, 2025 Welcome to the College in High School Alliance’s Dual Enrollment State Data Reporting Tracker. This tracker is updated periodically with information on what dual enrollment data is publicly reported by all 50 states, including links to where the data can be accessed. The data […]

April, 2025 Unlocking the Future for Urban Students By 2035, 85% of good-paying jobs will require a postsecondary degree or credential—yet today, only 60% of high school graduates enroll in college. As the demand for skilled workers rises, the need to bridge the gap between high school and postsecondary success has never been more urgent. […]

Funding for Equity: Designing State Dual Enrollment Funding Models to Close Equity Gaps (2025 Update) How States Can Build Sustainable and Equitable Dual Enrollment Systems February, 2025 Who pays for dual enrollment matters. When designed well, a state’s funding model can open doors to college access and success. When designed poorly, it can create barriers […]