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Committee advances bill letting sophomores and juniors take career-readiness tests

Full Committee on Education · April 8, 2026
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Summary

HB 1838 would allow sophomores and juniors a one-time opportunity to take career-readiness assessments such as the ACT and WorkKeys; the committee approved the measure 18–0 and sent it to finance.

The committee approved HB 1838, which would expand access to career-readiness assessments beyond seniors so sophomores and juniors may take the tests one time. Chairman Hastings (Speaker 10) told the committee the bill would cover assessments commonly used in career and technical education, including the ACT and WorkKeys.

Representative Johnson (Speaker 11) asked whether the state or local districts would cover the cost; Hastings said the test would be paid for. The committee recorded an 18–0 vote to move HB 1838 to the Finance Committee.

Proponents said the bill helps students explore career options earlier while opponents raised no recorded objections in the committee hearing.

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