Relating to: admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions.

SB 1023 requires University of Wisconsin System institutions to base undergraduate admission decisions "predominantly" on standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, or equivalent) for the 2027-28 academic year onward. It applies directly to all UW System undergraduate applicants, excluding those admitted through the existing guaranteed admission program. The bill adds a new requirement to statutes, mandating that admission criteria prioritize objective test performance over other factors. This change modifies current policies but does not affect existing bans on race, religion, or sex-based admission tests. The law becomes effective for applications submitted for the 2027-28 academic year.