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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate2025-05-07

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This bill directs the North Carolina Collaboratory to study whether the Classic Learning Test (CLT) should be accepted by UNC schools for undergraduate admission and scholarship awards alongside the SAT and ACT. The study will examine whether CLT scores predict college success, can be used interchangeably with SAT/ACT scores, and what costs would be involved for universities and the state to offer this test to middle and high school students.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that offering the Classic Learning Test provides students with more standardized testing options and potentially reduces costs by using a test aligned with classical education values.
• •They contend that expanding testing choices increases educational opportunity and gives institutions more flexibility in evaluating applicant qualifications for admission and scholarships.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents worry that adding another standardized test increases administrative burden and costs for universities and the state while potentially fragmenting admissions standards.
• •They may question whether the CLT has sufficient research backing on college success prediction compared to established tests like the SAT and ACT, and whether this diverts resources from other educational priorities.