Impact of the California High School Exit Exam on Student Preparedness

Whereas, Students must receive passing scores on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to graduate from high school and receive a diploma;

Whereas, Study is needed to determine whether the CAHSEE test requirement is causing unintended outcomes that result in under-prepared students entering the California Community Colleges; and

Whereas, Resolution 13.04 approved in Spring 2006 called for the studying of the impact of CAHSEE on enrollment, access, basic skills, equity, but not preparedness;

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges recommend state-sponsored and independent studies of the full impact of CAHSEE on student preparedness. MSC Disposition: Local Senates