Minnesota bill allows for the administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam for students.

The Minnesota bill amends state statutes to allow for the administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam for students. The commissioner must contract with a provider of such exams to fulfill federal accountability requirements starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The commissioner must also provide a nationally recognized college entrance exam to students in grade 11 or 12. The bill also mandates that state colleges and universities consider scores from these exams when deciding on student admissions.

Minnesota bill allows for the administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam for students.

The Minnesota bill amends state statutes to allow for the administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam for students. The commissioner must contract with a provider of such exams to fulfill federal accountability requirements starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The commissioner must also provide a nationally recognized college entrance exam to students in grade 11 or 12. The bill also mandates that state colleges and universities consider scores from these exams when deciding on student admissions.