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Randall Jeppesen reportingAre concurrent enrollment classes taught at Utah high schools really helping students when they get to college?
Some college educators say the system needs to be improved. Utah Valley State College Spokesperson Derek Hall says there's a problem.
Utah Valley State College Spokesperson Derek Hall: "In reality we don't see kids getting done faster, in general." "In reality we don't see kids getting done faster, in general."
Over 25,000 Utah high school students take concurrent enrollment classes. They get college credit while at high school with the idea of getting to college faster. The students pay little for the classes.
A proposed bill would make students pay more for the courses. Hall says the program costs the colleges money.
Utah Valley State College Spokesperson Derek Hall: "That's something that we really need to get a handle on. We are under funded for this program."
Some college educators say the classes aren't hard enough. They say they want to make sure college-level material is being taught.
