Texas HB4701 allows students to use alternative assessment instruments for college admissions.

Texas HB4701 amends the Education Code to allow students to use alternative assessment instruments for college admissions. High school students can take one of these assessments in the 11th or 12th grade at no cost. The bill also allows school districts to administer preliminary college preparation assessments in the 8th and 10th grades. Students can qualify for admission if they meet certain academic criteria or achieve specific scores on the ACT, SAT, or Classic Learning Test. The changes apply to admissions starting in the 2026 fall semester.

Texas HB4701 allows students to use alternative assessment instruments for college admissions.

Texas HB4701 amends the Education Code to allow students to use alternative assessment instruments for college admissions. High school students can take one of these assessments in the 11th or 12th grade at no cost. The bill also allows school districts to administer preliminary college preparation assessments in the 8th and 10th grades. Students can qualify for admission if they meet certain academic criteria or achieve specific scores on the ACT, SAT, or Classic Learning Test. The changes apply to admissions starting in the 2026 fall semester.