MN SF1140

Removes state-developed high school tests in favor of contracting with the nationally recognized college entrance exam (ACT) taken by most Minnesota high school students, to be administered to all grade 11 students and grade 12 as needed.

Eliminates the requirement that students achieve a passing score on high school assessments as a condition of receiving a high school diploma, while maintaining assessments for grades 3-8.

Requires the college entrance exam to include reading, mathematics, English, science, and writing components aligned with college and career readiness standards.

Maintains annual assessments in grades 3-8 for reading and mathematics, with science assessments in one grade each within grades 3-5, 6-8, and grade 11 spans.

Directs the commissioner to report recommended college and career readiness scores for each section of the college entrance exam to legislative committees by January 15, 2014, subject to legislative affirmation.