An Act to increase access to higher education for disadvantaged students

This bill prohibits Massachusetts colleges and universities from using standardized test scores to admit undergraduate and graduate students starting in October 2026. It explicitly exempts exams required for professional licensure or national accreditation. The legislation also directs the state higher education commissioner to create a working group that develops and promotes alternative admission methods designed to improve equity for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the commissioner must submit an annual report on the progress of these efforts to state officials by December 31 each year.