HB381

In preliminary provisions, providing for Keystone Exam alternative feasibility study.

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB381 proposes a study on the feasibility of using ACT and SAT as alternatives to the Keystone Exams for high school students.

Pennsylvania HB381 mandates the Secretary of Education to commission an independent study to assess the viability of using the ACT and SAT as alternatives to the Keystone Exams for high school students in literature, algebra I, and biology. The study will evaluate the alignment of these tests with Pennsylvania's academic standards, their ability to provide reliable data on student achievement, and whether they meet technical quality criteria for federal assessment peer review.

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History

Jan 28, 2025

House

Referred to Education