The bill amends section 3301.0712 and enacts section 3345.065 of the Revised Code to establish a new system of college and workforce readiness assessments for high school students in Ohio. The revised assessment system will replace the existing Ohio graduation tests and will include nationally standardized assessments, such as the Classic Learning Test, which school districts must select for their students. Additionally, the bill allows parents or guardians to opt out of these assessments for their children starting with students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2022. The bill also outlines the structure of end-of-course examinations in various subjects and provides guidelines for students enrolled in advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses.

Furthermore, the newly enacted section 3345.065 mandates that state institutions of higher education must accept all nationally standardized assessments selected for admission purposes. This ensures consistency across higher education institutions regarding the assessments used for evaluating applicants. The bill also repeals the existing section 3301.0712, streamlining the legal framework governing student assessments in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3301.0712