Regards the Classic Learning Test entrance exam

Added requirement for seven end-of-course examinations in specific subjects (English language arts I and II, science, Algebra I, geometry, American history, and American government) for students entering ninth grade after July 1, 2014.

Added provision allowing students enrolled in advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses to take those examinations in lieu of standard end-of-course examinations.

Added requirement for the department to develop score ranges and calculate cumulative performance scores for graduation eligibility determinations.

Added provision requiring state institutions of higher education to accept all nationally standardized assessments listed in the bill for admission purposes.

Added requirement for the department to administer at least one nationally recognized job skills assessment to demonstrate workforce readiness.

Removed specific reference to the Classic Learning Test as the sole focus, replacing it with broader nationally standardized assessment options including ACT, SAT, and other valid examinations.

Added opt-out provision allowing parents or guardians to elect not to have nationally standardized assessments administered to students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2022.

Modified implementation dates for various assessment requirements, including geometry examination exemptions and science assessment changes based on student entry years.