2025 Regular Session
SB 674
Creating Standardized Testing Choice Act
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 674 aims to give West Virginia students more options for standardized testing when applying to college. It allows students to use the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the traditional ACT and SAT exams. The bill also outlines how colleges will consider test scores for admissions and financial aid, and requires public schools to offer college preparation assessments to high school students.
Key provisions
- Allows students to use the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the ACT and SAT.
- Public colleges and universities must accept CLT scores alongside ACT and SAT scores for admissions.
- Students with a composite score of 19 or higher on the ACT or CLT are eligible for college financial aid.
- Public schools must offer the ACT, CLT, or SAT to students in grades 11 and 12.
- Public schools must offer the Pre-ACT, CLT-IO, or PSAT to students in grades 9 and 10.
- Districts can apply for reimbursement for fees associated with college preparation assessments.
Who is affected
- Students in West Virginia
- Public colleges and universities in West Virginia
- Public school districts in West Virginia
- Families of students in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Introduces the CLT as a recognized alternative to the ACT and SAT for college admissions.
- Establishes specific score requirements for financial aid eligibility based on the CLT.
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