INDIANAPOLIS -- A new credential through the Indiana Department of Education is expected to give students in faith-based high schools the chance to earn college credit in six faith-based higher education institutions while they are still in high school.

According to a news release from the department, the "professional pathway" credential was announced Tuesday by leaders from the Independent Colleges of Indiana as well as Katie Jenner, Indiana's secretary of education.

Officials said this new pathway "expands early college opportunities and provides students additional options to complete their first year of college while still in high school."

This comes after the Indiana State Board of Education implemented a plan of new high school diploma requirements throughout the state in Decembe

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