MS SB2590

Eliminates end-of-course subject area tests for grades 11-12 beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, replacing them with nationally recognized college-readiness and career-readiness assessments such as the ACT and ACT WorkKeys.

Requires the Department of Education to seek federal approval to allow ACT and ACT WorkKeys assessments to satisfy federal testing requirements for grades 11-12.

Mandates all high school students take nationally recognized college-readiness and career-readiness assessments as part of statewide testing requirements.

Amends the school accountability system to include student performance on college-readiness assessments (such as the ACT) and career-readiness assessments (such as ACT WorkKeys) as components of school and district letter grades.

Removes references to end-of-course subject area tests from various education code sections related to graduation standards, instructional programs, and high school equivalency diploma programs, effective July 1, 2025.