The Jumpstart on College Act authorizes $250 million annually for six years to expand early college high schools and dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits before graduation. The funding supports competitive grants to college-school district partnerships and state-level programs, with priority given to serving low-income and underrepresented students, and requires participating programs to offer free tuition and comprehensive academic support services. States and local partnerships receiving grants must provide matching funds (ranging from 20% to 50% over the grant period) and maintain data systems to track student outcomes and program effectiveness. Grantees must supplement rather than replace existing education funding and prioritize programs that serve at least 51% low-income students and schools with demonstrated academic challenges. The bill aims to help more students earn postsecondary credentials on schedule, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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