Higher Education Committee Discussion on HB 1064
higher education committee
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Feb 04, 2026
Meeting Information
This meeting of the Higher Education Committee involved a discussion on House Bill 1064, which proposes expanding standardized testing options for college admissions and state scholarships to include the Classic Learning Test (CLT). The session featured testimony from proponents of the bill, who emphasized educational choice and curriculum alignment, as well as concerns raised by the College Board regarding the CLT's validity and comparability.
Meeting Summary
Debate on Including the Classic Learning Test (CLT)
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Proponents of House Bill 1064 advocated for the inclusion of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative standardized assessment for college admissions and state scholarships, citing the importance of educational choice and the CLT's alignment with classical education curricula. [Video 00:00:00]
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Speakers from classical schools highlighted that recognizing the CLT would ensure their students remain eligible for state scholarships like Zell Miller and HOPE, preventing them from needing to leave the state for higher education opportunities. [Video 05:04:00]
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The College Board expressed concerns regarding the CLT's lack of independent predictive validity, rigor, score comparability, and test security, arguing that it does not meet the same standards as the SAT and ACT. [Video 02:16:00]
Next Steps for House Bill 1064
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Due to time constraints, the committee chairman announced that House Bill 1064 would be brought back for a full hearing the following week to allow for more extensive testimony and discussion. [Video 10:28:00]
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