Bill > H918

This bill directs the North Carolina Collaboratory to conduct a comprehensive study about the potential inclusion of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative standardized test for undergraduate admissions and scholarships at University of North Carolina (UNC) institutions. The study will investigate multiple aspects of the CLT, including its effectiveness in predicting college success, its potential concordance with existing standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, and the financial and administrative costs associated with implementing the test. Specifically, the Collaboratory will seek input from UNC and the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, and examine whether the CLT can serve as a reliable measure for determining student qualifications for admission and scholarship awards. The study will also explore the potential costs of adding the CLT10 (a version of the test) to the list of standardized tests offered free to students in grades eight through ten. The Collaboratory is required to submit a final report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by December 15, 2025, and the act will become effective immediately upon becoming law.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H918