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The Classic Learning Test made national headlines last fall when the state approved it as a college admissions exam. It can also be used to fulfill high school graduation requirements and secure state scholarships.

Florida's state universities will start accepting an alternative to the SAT exam that's known for its Christian and conservative backing.

Once again, the Florida Department of Education has voted to allow students to use other scores to determine whether they can graduate.

Changing the testing requirement is up to the State University System’s Board of Governors. They have not, despite students, parents and high school counselors urging them to do so.

It could become even tougher for Florida students to get bright futures scholarships. A senate proposal would match the state score requirements for the...