EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Task Force on the Use of the American College Test for Accountability.

This bill establishes a task force to study how Louisiana uses the American College Test to measure high school performance and determine if the current approach is appropriate. The group will examine the impact of requiring all students, including those pursuing career diplomas who may not attend college, to take this specific exam as part of the state's accountability system. Composed of representatives from government agencies, educational organizations, and business groups, the task force will review data and gather input before submitting written recommendations to the legislature by March 2025. The ultimate goal is to help the state decide whether to keep the current testing mandate or consider alternative methods that better reflect the readiness of different student pathways.