I agree that Advanced Placement programs can be extremely valuable in raising standards in high schools and helping high school students to be better prepared for postsecondary education. I am glad that we were able to provide an increase in funding for this program and, in conference with the House, I will make every effort to work with the Conferees to maintain funding for this program.
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