Public institutions of higher education; authorized to accept the Classic Learning Test to the same extent as the American College Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about implementation timelines or private institutions, leaving these points uncertain.

Public Colleges Can Accept CLT Scores

This bill allows public colleges and universities in Alabama to accept Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores for admissions criteria, treating them equally with ACT and SAT scores.

What This Bill Does

• Allows public institutions of higher education to use CLT scores for admission criteria.
• Requires these institutions to treat CLT scores equally with ACT and SAT scores when considering student applications.

Who It Names or Affects

• Public colleges and universities in Alabama
• Students applying to these institutions

Terms To Know

Classic Learning Test (CLT)

A test that measures a student's knowledge and skills, similar to the ACT and SAT.

Alabama Commission on Higher Education

The state agency responsible for overseeing higher education in Alabama.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify how or when public institutions must start accepting CLT scores.
• Does not address private colleges and universities in Alabama.

Official Summary Text

Public institutions of higher education; authorized to accept the Classic Learning Test to the same extent as the American College Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test

Current Bill Text

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HB640
11USKZL-1
By Representative Mooney
RFD: Education Policy
First Read: 19-Mar-26
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11USKZL-1 03/18/2026 KMS (L)cr 2026-1391
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First Read: 19-Mar-26
SYNOPSIS:
This bill would authorize public institutions of
higher education to accept Classic Learning Test (CLT)
scores to the same extent as American College Test
(ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores for
demonstrating college readiness and satisfying
admissions criteria.
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to public institutions of higher education; to
authorize the institutions to accept the Classic Learning Test
(CLT) to the same extent the institution accepts the American
College Test (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for
demonstrating college readiness and satisfying admissions
criteria.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. A state-supported public institution of
higher education may accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) to
the same extent the institution accepts the American College
Test (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for
demonstrating college readiness and satisfying admissions
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demonstrating college readiness and satisfying admissions
criteria, as determined by the Alabama Commission on Higher
Education and the individual boards of trustees of each
institution.
Section 2. This act shall become effective on June 1,
2026.
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