House Bill 640 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Public institutions of higher education; authorized to accept the Classic Learning Test to the same extent as the American College Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test

Summary

HB640 would let Alabama public colleges and universities accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) the same as ACT and SAT for admissions and readiness.

What This Bill Does

The bill would allow public higher education institutions in Alabama to accept CLT scores to the same extent as ACT and SAT for demonstrating college readiness and meeting admissions criteria. The exact level of CLT acceptance would be determined by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and the individual boards of trustees for each institution. The change would take effect on June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Prospective students who plan to apply to Alabama public colleges and universities and want to use CLT scores for admissions or readiness
• Public institutions of higher education in Alabama that would implement CLT acceptance under the same terms as ACT and SAT

Key Provisions

• Section 1 authorizes state-supported public higher education institutions to accept CLT scores to the same extent as ACT and SAT for readiness and admissions, as determined by CHE and the institution's boards of trustees
• Section 2 establishes an effective date of June 1, 2026

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education