An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for Keystone Exam alternative feasibility study.

HB 381 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Education to conduct an independent study evaluating whether the ACT and SAT could replace the current Keystone Exams (in literature, algebra I, and biology) for high school students. The study must assess if these college readiness tests align with state standards, provide comparable achievement data for all students (including subgroups), offer appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities and English learners, and meet federal assessment requirements. The report, due within one year, will inform potential future changes to graduation requirements. This bill directly affects Pennsylvania public high school students and the state's education accountability system, but does not implement any changes itself.