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Three state senators press UC to restore SAT test requirements, backing faculty outcry
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The senators are from Southern California and have expressed their support for the faculty's outcry. Three Republican state senators are urging the UC Board of Regents to bring back SAT testing for admissions.
Three Republican state senators are urging the UC Board of Regents to bring back SAT testing for admissions. They are considering introducing new legislation to achieve this goal. The move is in response to demands from faculty members who want the tests to be reinstated.
The senators are from Southern California and have expressed their support for the faculty's outcry. They are pushing for the UC Board of Regents to take action on the matter.
Further details on this development are available, including the potential implications of the proposed legislation and the faculty's reasons for wanting SAT testing to return.
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Category: government Published: August 27, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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