Classic Learning Test adoption in Texas

In late July 2026 Texas higher‑education officials announced steps to approve the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a new admissions option for public universities. The first notice described a formal approval process that would allow the CLT to complement the SAT and ACT for homeschooled, private‑school and out‑of‑state applicants, while citing an independent review that rated the CLT lower than the traditional exams in predicting college performance.

A few days later Texas confirmed that the CLT would be accepted statewide as an alternative to the SAT and ACT, citing a state board study that found the test adequately measured college readiness. The announcement also referenced growing usage of the CLT in Florida, where high‑school districts report that the exam has helped boost graduation rates since its 2023 introduction, though some educators note differences in rigor compared with other standardized tests.