The bill amends the Universal Assessment Program Act in Arkansas to update the types of assessments that public schools may provide to students. It replaces the term "ACT Assessment" with the broader term "Assessment," which now includes various standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, CLT, PreACT, and PSAT. The bill also modifies the purpose of the Universal Assessment Program to enhance college readiness among students, particularly those in grade eleven, and to increase participation rates among underrepresented groups. Additionally, it establishes that public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools will provide students the opportunity to take these assessments at no charge, utilizing funding from various sources.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades nine through twelve will have the chance to take these assessments, with particular assessments designated for grades nine, ten, and eleven. The legislation mandates that the Division of Higher Education and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will develop rules for the program's administration and submit an annual report to the Legislative Council detailing compliance, participation data, and the program's impact on college readiness and remediation rates.