The bill, HB 762, proposes significant changes to the assessment requirements for high school students in Louisiana, particularly those pursuing career diplomas. It removes the mandate for these students to take the ACT, allowing them instead to take the WorkKeys test or the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Additionally, students pursuing other types of diplomas will also have the option to take the WorkKeys test and ASVAB under certain conditions. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is tasked with developing a system of equivalent scores for these assessments to ensure accountability for schools and districts.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if BESE policy requires students pursuing a diploma other than a career diploma to take the ACT, they will also be permitted to take the WorkKeys test and ASVAB. The bill mandates that BESE create a system of equivalent scores for all three tests, which will be used for school and district accountability purposes. The implementation of these provisions is set to begin with the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
HB762 Original: 17:3(B)(3)
HB762 Reengrossed: 17:3(B)(3)
HB762 Enrolled: 17:3(B)(3)
HB762 Act 635: 17:3(B)(3)