Bill > HB727

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's education laws to integrate the ACT test as an alternative to Keystone Exams for assessing student academic proficiency and graduation requirements. By July 1, 2027, the Pennsylvania Department of Education will approve the ACT test for evaluating student performance in algebra I, literature, and biology, and the implementation of Keystone Exams will cease. The bill allows students to demonstrate academic readiness through various means, including achieving satisfactory scores on the ACT test, completing grade-based requirements, or presenting alternative evidence of academic achievement. For Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and those experiencing challenges, the bill provides flexible pathways to graduation, such as meeting locally established academic requirements or obtaining waivers. Additionally, the legislation updates multiple sections of the Public School Code to incorporate ACT tests into definitions of assessments, performance reviews, and state assessment systems, ensuring that the ACT test is recognized as a valid measure of student academic performance alongside existing evaluation methods.

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