lets just change the name to the special snowflake program that way every one can feel good about themselves.
This is idiotic; when are they going to start putting the uncoordinated kids as starters on the sports teams so that they are represented too?? The problem with putting kids in an AP program for which they do not qualify is that either of two things will happen: 1) they will feel compressed and put upon by an inability to keep up with the material; or 2) the whole class instruction will be slowed down to their levels. In either result, you end up with exactly the opposite of what is intended by an AP program - move the academic kids along at a faster pace so they are not bored by the slower pace in the regular classes and the slower kids don’t feel that they are being disadvantaged if you try to cover tougher material, faster. Most school districts will probably say the hell with it, give up and the bright kids whose families have money will spend it on private or religious schools.