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TN SB2164

TN SB2164
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the Classical Learning Test.


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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, adds the Classical Learning Test (CLT) to the assessments on which a student must attain a certain minimum score in order to be eligible for certain financial aid opportunities; adds the CLT as an acceptable assessment of student readiness for postsecondary education for purposes of high school graduation requirements; requires each public institution of higher education to accept student scores on the CLT for purposes of admission, and to weigh scores achieved on the CLT in the same manner as the institution weighs scores achieved on the ACT or SAT. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill adds the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an acceptable assessment for various financial aid, high school graduation, and college admission requirements in Tennessee. Specifically, it allows students to use CLT scores in place of ACT or SAT scores to qualify for certain state financial aid opportunities, meet high school graduation requirements, and be considered for admission to public colleges and universities in the state. The bill also requires the state board of education and Tennessee higher education commission to establish concordant scores between the CLT and ACT/SAT exams.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/01/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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