Bill > A07772

This bill amends the New York State education law to explicitly include the General Education Development (GED) exam in the definition of "standardized test" or "test". Currently, the law defines standardized tests as those used for post-secondary or professional school admissions, such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, and LSAT. The bill adds the GED exam to this list, ensuring that it is formally recognized as a standardized test under the law. The GED is a high school equivalency exam that allows individuals who have not completed traditional high school to demonstrate academic skills at a high school level. By including the GED in the definition, the bill provides clarity about the exam's status and potentially ensures consistent treatment under existing testing regulations. The amendment will take effect 90 days after becoming law, which is a standard implementation timeline that allows institutions and stakeholders time to adjust to the change.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7772