The Jumpstart on College Act authorizes $250 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to expand early college high schools and dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits while still in secondary school. The bill creates two grant programs: competitive grants to college and school district partnerships (40% of funds) and grants to states (55% of funds), with priority given to programs serving low-income students and struggling schools. Grant recipients must provide free tuition, maintain quality standards, offer student support services, and ensure college credits transfer within their states, while states receiving funding must match 50% of federal dollars and develop expansion strategies targeting underrepresented students. The legislation requires annual reporting to Congress on student enrollment, graduation rates, and outcomes disaggregated by demographics, along with an independent national evaluation to assess program effectiveness.
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