Credential Information Alert - 19-05 - IHE submission of SAT and ACT exam scores

Sep 14, 2026

Credential Information Alert dated October 02, 2019 outlines how the Commission will accept SAT/ACT exam scores used to meet the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) when higher education institutions (IHEs) submit credential recommendations online. The policy permits electronically transmitted scores in the form of a screenshot from the IHE database, replacing the need for physical score reports. It specifies submission through the CTC Online system, discretionary submission by the IHE, verification with testing agencies for authority to share educator scores, and states the policy takes effect immediately.

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Electronic submission via IHE database screenshots

Document attachment through CTC Online system

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Credential Information Alert DATE: October 02, 2019 SUBJECT: IHE Submission of SAT and ACT Exam Scores NUMBER: 19-05 Summary: Beginning on the effective the date of this alert, the Commission will accept SAT/ACT exam scores used for meeting the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) from the electronic database of an institution of higher education submitting a credential recommendation to the Commission online. Key Provisions: During the admission process for a number of institutions of higher education (IHE), students will have their SAT/ACT scores sent to a college or university, which are received by the institution electronically. With more functions now being carried out through electronic processes, many students now face difficulty obtaining physical score reports directly from the testing agencies, being advised that the agencies will only send scores to third parties. In consideration of these circumstances, the Commission will now accept electronically transmitted scores of the SAT and ACT exams from IHEs in the form of a screenshot from the IHE database. This will now serve as a valid method for credential candidates to prove they have satisfied the BSR. The IHE may submit this printed screenshot as a file attachment along with any other documentation required when submitting a recommendation for a credential using the CTC Online system. One goal of this action is to avoid unnecessary delays in granting a credential, waiting for an educator to secure a physical score report, which can be an impediment to an educator securing employment. It is important that any IHE electing to submit examination scores to the Commission as a screenshot from their internal database first verify with the testing agency that they have the authority to share educator examination scores with the Commission. Scores received in the manner described above shall be at the discretion of the IHE. Important Dates: This policy takes effect as of the date of this alert. Background: In 2009, the Commission agreed to accept proof of passing scores on the EPT/ELM examinations directly from institutions of higher education by having the institutions submit a screenshot from the university database for students seeking to provide proof of meeting the BSR. Since that time, more options have been added for credential candidates to meet the BSR, including attaining qualifying scores on the SAT or ACT exams. Effective immediately, the Commission will also accept scores on the SAT and ACT exams submitted by an institution of higher education as a screenshot from the university database as proof of satisfying the BSR. References: Credential Leaflet CL-667: BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT [http://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl667.pdf?sfvrsn=42](http://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl667.pdf?sfvrsn=42) Contact Information: The most direct method to receive a response to specific questions is by email to the Commission’s Information Services Section at [credentials@ctc.ca.gov. Place](credentials@ctc.ca.gov. Place) key words indicating the nature of your question in the subject line to allow the Commission to direct the email to the appropriate staff. You may also contact the Commission by telephone at (916) 322-4974 Monday – Friday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

FAQs

What change allows the Commission to accept SAT/ACT scores for the BSR?

The Commission will accept electronically transmitted SAT/ACT scores from IHEs as screenshots from the IHE database for credential candidates to prove the BSR is satisfied.

How should an IHE submit these exam scores when recommending a credential?

The IHE may submit the printed screenshot as a file attachment along with other required documentation when submitting the recommendation using the CTC Online system.

What must an IHE do before sharing exam scores with the Commission?

The IHE must first verify with the testing agency that it has the authority to share educator examination scores with the Commission.

Sep 14, 2026

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