The Ohio House Republican Caucus promoted House Bill 326 on April 10, legislation that expands college readiness assessment options for parents and students by allowing public and chartered nonpublic schools to select from additional nationally recognized college admissions exams, including the Classic Learning Test, alongside the ACT and SAT.
The caucus said this change provides greater flexibility for families and schools in choosing assessments that align with individual goals and learning styles. The bill aims to address limitations of a single state-selected test by permitting a broader range of valid, nationally norm-referenced exams used for college admission, according to state education reports. Ohio enrolls more than 135,000 eleventh-grade students, many of whom participate in standardized assessments for college readiness. This approach supports diverse student backgrounds throughout Ohio school districts, according to state education reports.
The announcement was made in a social media post promoting House Bill 326. The post encouraged viewers to tune into the Message from the House program at 3 p.m. to hear directly from the bill sponsors about expanding educational choices for Ohio families. The legislation has passed the Ohio House and advances efforts to increase options for students pursuing varied post-high school paths across the state, according to the Ohio House Republican Caucus.
Nationally, more than 1.2 million high school students take the ACT or SAT each year, with participation rates varying by state and student demographics. Expanding assessment choices helps accommodate different educational pathways and reduces barriers for students who may benefit from alternative college admissions exams. This approach aligns with broader trends toward increased flexibility in measuring college and career readiness across the country, according to testing organization data.
The Ohio House Republican Caucus represents Republican members of the Ohio House of Representatives and advances legislation focused on parental rights, educational freedom, and policies that benefit Ohio families. It operates the Message from the House program to communicate directly with constituents about key bills under consideration by the General Assembly, according to the caucus.
