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SB 1660

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from entities that require applicants with lifelong or static disabilities to undergo evaluations within the prior two years to receive federally protected accommodations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Maggie Nurrenbern

Missouri bill bans public universities from accepting standardized test scores from testing companies requiring disabled students to re-evaluate accommodations every two years.

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Bill Summary · SB 1660

Legislative bill overview

SB 1660 would prohibit Missouri's public colleges and universities from accepting standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, etc.) from testing organizations that require disabled students to undergo re-evaluation every two years to maintain accommodation eligibility. The bill targets what sponsors view as unnecessarily restrictive accommodation policies that burden students with disabilities.

Why is this important

Standardized test scores significantly influence college admissions decisions and merit aid eligibility. If Missouri public universities stopped accepting scores from major testing organizations due to their accommodation policies, it could create practical admissions chaos while potentially limiting educational opportunities for disabled students if testing organizations don't change practices or if universities simply weight alternative metrics differently.

Potential points of contention

  • Feasibility and scope: Major testing organizations (ACT, College Board) would likely need to change longstanding policies affecting all 50 states, or Missouri universities would need alternative pathways for admissions and scholarships—potentially creating logistical and legal complications.
  • Disability accommodation debate: Stakeholders disagree on whether periodic re-evaluations of static disabilities are genuinely medically necessary or unnecessarily burdensome; this reflects broader tensions about accommodation verification standards.
  • Unintended consequences: Universities might compensate by emphasizing GPA, essays, or other metrics that could disadvantage students from under-resourced schools, potentially offsetting intended protections.

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

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