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A 7772

Clarifies the application of standardized testing requirements to the general education development exam

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Smith and 1 co-sponsor

Clarifies how state standardized testing rules apply to the GED exam, affecting test-takers, providers, and schools relying on GED results.

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Bill Summary · A 7772

Summary of Bill A 7772 — Clarifies the application of standardized testing requirements to the general education development exam

Overview

Bill A 7772, introduced on April 10, 2025 and currently REFERRED TO EDUCATION, seeks to clarify how standardized testing requirements apply to the General Education Development (GED) exam. The primary sponsor is Steve Stern, with Doug Smith listed as a cosponsor. Related prior-session bills include S 9533 and A 5275.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to clarify the relationship between state standardized testing requirements and the GED exam.
  • By addressing the applicability of existing testing standards to GED-related testing, the measure seeks to reduce ambiguity for test-takers, educational providers, and oversight entities.

Key Provisions

  • Details are not provided in the available information. The title indicates the bill would define or refine how standardized testing rules apply to the GED exam.
  • Specific statutory changes, exemptions, accommodations, scoring, reporting, or enforcement mechanisms are not disclosed in the summary.

Note: Because the full text and language of A 7772 are not included here, the exact provisions, definitions, and amendments cannot be enumerated from the provided materials.

Who Would Be Affected

  • GED test-takers seeking equivalency credentials.
  • General education development testing programs and providers.
  • School districts, adult education programs, and higher education admissions offices that rely on GED results.
  • State education department or other supervising agencies responsible for administering standardized testing requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Education Committee on April 10, 2025.
  • The bill status indicates it is in the committee stage; no floor action or passage information is available.
  • Legislative actions show two entries on the same date, both noting “REFERRED TO EDUCATION,” reinforcing that the bill is currently under committee review.

Related Legislation

  • S 9533 (prior-session)
  • A 5275 (prior-session)
  • These related bills suggest ongoing interest in aligning GED-related testing with state standardized testing requirements across sessions.

Next Steps

  • The Education Committee would review, possibly amend, and vote on A 7772.
  • If approved, the bill would advance to subsequent legislative stages (e.g., floor debate and voting) and could potentially become law with further action.
  • Stakeholders may monitor committee hearings for testimony, fiscal analyses, and proposed amendments.

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