February 2025 bar exam: audit.
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Overview
This bill mandates an audit by the California State Auditor of the February 2025 bar exam to investigate issues related to the exam’s administration, including the use of artificial intelligence in question creation and contracts with Proctor U, Inc. The audit will assess the bidding process, contract terms, and overall fairness of the exam, with the findings to be reported to the State Bar, the Chief Justice, and legislative committees. It also requires the State Bar to provide funding for the audit.
Key provisions
- Requires the California State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the February 2025 bar exam.
- Evaluates the State Bar’s contracting process with Proctor U, Inc. for exam administration.
- Reviews the State Bar’s contract with Kaplan, Inc. for multiple-choice question development.
- Assesses the State Bar’s processes for ensuring fair exam administration, including remote testing.
- Investigates the use of artificial intelligence in creating exam questions.
- Itemizes State Bar costs associated with the exam and compares them to anticipated savings.
- Requires the State Bar to provide funding for the audit.
- Directs the audit findings to be submitted to the State Bar, the Chief Justice, and legislative committees.
Who is affected
- State Bar of California
- California State Auditor’s Office
- Law School Students
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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