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This bill expands the use of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a standardized test administered by Classic Learning Initiatives, LLC, across various Tennessee educational contexts. The legislation amends several sections of Tennessee's education code to include CLT scores alongside ACT and SAT scores for determining student eligibility for state-funded grants and scholarships. Specifically, the bill allows students to use CLT scores to meet requirements for lottery scholarships, with different score thresholds depending on the specific scholarship program. Additionally, the bill authorizes public higher education institutions to accept CLT scores for admissions purposes and requires the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation to include CLT testing dates when informing students about scholarship opportunities. The bill also directs the corporation to establish concordant equivalency standards between CLT scores and those of ACT and SAT. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing an alternative standardized testing option for Tennessee students seeking educational financial assistance and college admission.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0150&ga=114