This bill relates to education in Minnesota and pertains to the administration of standardized testing in schools. The key provisions include:

• Allowing for the administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam (such as the ACT or SAT) to high school students, typically in grades 11 or 12.
• Amending Minnesota’s education statutes to modify testing procedures.
• Requiring the commissioner of education to set a testing period as late as possible in the school year for administering the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) for students in grades 3-8 and the college entrance exam for high school students.
• The testing schedule must be published at least two years in advance.

Additionally, the bill repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 120B.302, subdivision 2, which may have contained previous restrictions or outdated policies related to testing.

In summary, the bill formalizes and clarifies the administration of a college entrance exam for high school students while adjusting the testing schedule for state assessments.