Ed Dept Calls for Adult Ed Tests: Quizmasters Wanted!
Published Date: 9/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Secretary of Education is asking test publishers to send in their tests for approval to be used in adult education reporting. Publishers need to submit their tests by a specific deadline to be considered. This helps make sure adult education programs use the best tests and keep everything running smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Publishers: Submit Tests for NRS
If you publish tests, the Department of Education invites you to send your tests to be reviewed and approved for use in the National Reporting System for Adult Education. You must submit them by the deadline announced in the notice so your tests can be considered for NRS reporting.
Adult Ed Programs: Use Approved Tests
If you run or attend adult education programs, the Department of Education is reviewing tests so programs can use approved tests for reporting to the National Reporting System for Adult Education. The review and approval process is tied to the submission deadline announced in the notice.
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