A new policy brief urges states to build a clearer road map for scaling credit for prior learning (CPL), including how to standardize policies and support institutional adoption. The focus is on reducing friction for learners who already have workplace training or credentials but face barriers translating them into college credit. The authors describe how states can create consistent guidance for institutions, simplify documentation expectations, and align CPL rules with workforce and education accountability goals. The brief also points to the need for administrative capacity and statewide coordination so CPL does not remain fragmented by institution. For higher education leaders, the development frames CPL as an implementation challenge that depends on governance and shared standards rather than isolated campus pilots.