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Subcommittee approves adding CLT as an accepted exam option after questions on university acceptance and administration
Summary
The committee recommended passage of a bill to add the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an accepted exam for certain awards and admissions. Members asked whether Oklahoma universities accept the test, how it is administered and whether it includes writing; sponsors said several institutions accept the CLT and fiscal impact is minimal.
Commissioner Hassenbeck presented House Bill 10 96 to add the Classical Learning Test (CLT) to the list of accepted exams for certain scholarships and admission processes and to allow more options for parents and students. Members questioned whether Oklahoma public universities accept the CLT, how the test is administered (testing center vs. at-home), whether it includes a writing component and the potential fiscal impact related to vendors and testing logistics.
The sponsor said some institutions — including the University of Tulsa and others named in the hearing — accept the CLT and that the fiscal staff returned a zero estimate. Members asked for specifics about which colleges accept the CLT and how many scholarships would rely on it. The sponsor said the CLT would need to be administered in secure testing centers and emphasized the bill is meant to increase options rather than replace ACT or SAT.
Committee action: The subcommittee recorded a recommendation to pass the bill by roll call (7 ayes, 3 nays).
Why it matters: Adding another accepted exam could affect college admissions and scholarship eligibility for students and could require administrative changes at test sites and for vendors. Members requested confirmation from institutions and clearer fiscal accounting before full implementation.
