Creating Standardized Testing Choice Act

SB 674 allows West Virginia students to use the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the ACT or SAT for college admissions and financial aid eligibility. Public colleges must accept CLT scores for admission, and students need a minimum score of 19 (or equivalent) on the CLT, ACT, or SAT to qualify for financial aid. The bill requires high schools to offer the CLT, ACT, or SAT to students in grades 9-12 and the CLT10 or PSAT to students in grades 9-10. School districts may seek reimbursement for related testing fees. This directly affects West Virginia public school students and higher education institutions.