SB 695
Requiring higher education institutions to accept Classic Learning Test
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia’s public colleges and universities to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a qualifying assessment for students seeking admission. It aims to ensure that students are adequately prepared for college-level coursework. The bill also includes provisions regarding student readiness assessments and nondiscrimination in the admission process, allowing students with alternative educational backgrounds and acceptable test scores to be considered for admission.
Key provisions
- Requires public colleges and universities to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for admissions.
- Establishes a process for higher education governing boards to assess student readiness for college.
- Mandates reporting of student outcomes related to college acceptance and skill gaps.
- Prohibits requiring alternate testing as a condition of admission for students with non-accredited secondary education who meet other requirements.
- Allows students with non-accredited secondary education to be admitted if they achieve acceptable scores on recognized tests like ACT, SAT, or CLT.
- Directs the state board to provide information to high schools regarding student outcomes.
- Requires collaboration between higher education governing boards and the state board, as well as the jobs through education employer panel.
- Sets a deadline for the higher education governing boards to develop a joint rule regarding student preparation for college.
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