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HB 1064

Education; standardized college admissions tests to include Classic Learning Test (CLT); revise provisions

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carter Barrett and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia bill adds Classic Learning Test as approved college admissions option alongside SAT and ACT, expanding testing choices for students and institutions.

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Bill Summary · HB 1064

Legislative bill overview

HB 1064 would revise Georgia's standardized college admissions testing requirements to include the Classic Learning Test (CLT) alongside existing options like the SAT and ACT. The bill modifies provisions governing which tests colleges and universities in Georgia must accept for admissions purposes. This represents a shift in the state's approach to standardized testing by expanding the menu of acceptable college entrance exams.

Why is this important

College admissions tests significantly influence which students gain access to higher education institutions and scholarship opportunities. By adding the CLT as an approved option, Georgia would affect testing choices for thousands of high school students annually and potentially influence which test-taking populations pursue higher education in the state. This also reflects broader national debates about standardized testing's role in college admissions and whether alternative assessments better serve certain student populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Market competition vs. standardization: Whether adding a third major test promotes healthy competition or fragments the testing landscape and increases confusion for students, schools, and admissions offices
  • CLT's educational philosophy: The CLT emphasizes classical literature and traditional values; critics question whether this approach fairly serves diverse student populations, while supporters argue it measures different competencies than SAT/ACT
  • Implementation costs and logistics: Schools and colleges would need resources to accommodate additional testing infrastructure, score interpretation, and admissions processing for a less-established test
  • Evidence of equivalence: Questions about whether CLT scores are truly comparable to SAT/ACT scores for predicting college success and whether colleges will treat them equally in admissions decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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