An Act relative to admissions requirements to institutions of higher education

This bill (HD 151) directs Massachusetts' Department of Higher Education to review whether public colleges should require standardized tests like the SAT or ACT for undergraduate admission. The review must examine testing trends in Massachusetts and other states, the tests' accuracy in measuring college readiness, evidence of bias, and impacts on student diversity (including race, income, and first-generation status). The department must consult with educators, students, experts, and advocacy groups, then publish findings and submit a report to key legislative committees within one year. The bill does not change current admission policies but mandates a study to inform future decisions.