SB 41
Creating Standardized Testing Choice Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Standardized Testing Choice Act, aims to give West Virginia students more options when it comes to college admissions testing. 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 students in grades 9-12.
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 minimum composite score on the ACT or CLT are eligible for college financial aid.
- Public schools must offer college preparation assessments (Pre-ACT, CLTlO, PSAT) to students in grades 9 and 10.
- Public schools can apply for reimbursement for fees related to these assessments.
Who is affected
- Students in West Virginia
- Public schools in West Virginia
- Public colleges and universities in West Virginia
- Families of students in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Introduces the CLT as a recognized alternative for college admissions.
- Establishes minimum score requirements for financial aid eligibility based on CLT or ACT/SAT scores.
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