Bill > HB0075

This bill amends Tennessee state law to incorporate the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a standardized test administered by Classic Learning Initiatives, LLC, into various educational funding and admission processes. Specifically, the bill allows students to use CLT scores to meet eligibility requirements for state lottery-funded grants and scholarships, including the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, Dual Enrollment Scholarship, and other state scholarship programs. The bill requires the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation to include CLT testing information when informing students about scholarship opportunities and authorizes public higher education institutions to accept CLT scores for college admissions. Additionally, the bill directs the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation to establish concordant equivalent scores for the CLT in comparison to ACT and SAT scores, ensuring a fair and standardized evaluation of student test performance. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing institutions and students time to prepare for the new testing options. By expanding accepted standardized test scores, the bill aims to provide students with more flexibility in demonstrating their academic readiness for higher education and scholarship opportunities.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0075&ga=114