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HB 410

School boards; participation in SAT School Day program required, student participation.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Reid

Virginia schools must administer the SAT to all eligible students during the school day, expanding testing access but raising concerns about costs and reduced instructional time.

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 410

Legislative bill overview

HB 410 requires all Virginia school boards to participate in the College Board's SAT School Day program and mandates that all eligible students take the SAT during the school day. The bill passed the House with strong bipartisan support (88-8) and is currently under review in the Committee on Education and Health.

Why is this important

This bill would significantly expand access to college entrance testing by removing logistical and financial barriers for students who might otherwise skip the SAT. Universal school day testing could increase college application rates and level the playing field for students from lower-income families who may lack resources to register independently or pay testing fees.

Potential points of contention

  • School resource burden: School districts must absorb administrative costs and instructional time lost to mandatory testing, with unclear state funding to offset expenses
  • Standardized testing philosophy: Critics argue universal SAT mandates reinforce reliance on a single metric that doesn't measure all student abilities or college readiness
  • Opt-out limitations: Requiring "eligible" students with limited exceptions reduces parental choice and may conflict with families' educational philosophies or alternative college pathways

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

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