HF2469

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify how standardized testing is administered in Minnesota schools by allowing high school students to take a nationally recognized college entrance exam as part of their educational assessments.

Main Provisions

• The bill requires the administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam, such as the SAT or ACT, for high school students, generally those in 11th or 12th grade.
• The usual Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) will continue for students in grades 3 through 8.
• The state education commissioner is tasked with setting a testing period as late as feasible each school year to accommodate these exams.
• A testing schedule must be established and published at least two years prior to the testing period.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Adjustments are made to several existing statutory sections, mandating the inclusion of college entrance exams in the testing process for high school students.
• The bill repeals certain sections of the Minnesota Statutes that previously did not include provisions for the administration of these nationally recognized college entrance exams.

Relevant Terms

• Standardized testing
• College entrance exam
• SAT
• ACT
• High school assessments
• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
• Education commissioner
• Testing period