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HF2469 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Nationally recognized college entrance exam administration allowed.

Related bill: SF2067

AI Generated Summary

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

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the testing process for standardized assessments under section 120B.30, subdivision 11.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends the timing for administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam for high school students."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.30",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 11"
  }
]

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