Bill > SF2067

This bill makes several changes to Minnesota's educational testing requirements, primarily focusing on implementing a nationally recognized college entrance exam (like the SAT or ACT) as a standard testing method for high school students. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the bill requires the Commissioner of Education to contract with a provider of a nationally recognized college entrance exam, which will be administered to students in grade 11 or 12 at no cost. The bill eliminates previous references to Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments for high school testing and shifts the focus to using the college entrance exam to satisfy federal accountability requirements in English language arts, math, and science. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Education create a webpage with information about the exam, including content, structure, and preparation resources. The legislation also updates provisions related to student course placement in state colleges and universities, allowing students who receive a college-ready score on the exam to bypass remedial courses. These changes aim to streamline student testing, provide more standardized college readiness assessment, and reduce barriers to higher education entry.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2067&ssn=0&y=2025