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These include free GED/HiSET testing in MA and new credential rules that combine scores across tests and languages.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"What is the timeline and purpose of the PSI transition for HiSET?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"HiSET was sold to PSI on October 1, 2021, followed by a state rebid of HSE testing services. ETS and PSI completed a year of transition, and PSI began administering HiSET on October 1, 2022, with noted registration, paper test, and file transfer issues.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"How do Massachusetts policies combine GED and HiSET scores and allow English/Spanish credentials?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"Effective November 23, 2022, candidates can combine GED and HiSET subtest scores to complete HSE credential requirements, with passing-score rules per subtest. 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Passing scores will remain same, 145 minimum per subtest for GE minimum score of 8 and an average of HiSET ® (minimum 2 for the essay on Hi Writing) .  \n• Candidates will continue see their subt scores on the respective assessment w ([www.GED.com](www.GED.com/www.hiset.org)[/](www.GED.com/www.hiset.org)[www.hiset.org](www.GED.com/www.hiset.org)) and th combined scores will be available whe student completes their testing and th transcript is generated [at](at www.diplomasender.com)[ ](at www.diplomasender.com)[www.diplomasender.com](at www.diplomasender.com).  \nHSE State of the State  \nCombining English and Spanish Credential  \n• Candidates may take any GED ® or HiSET ® subtest in English or Spanish. English and Spanish scores may be combined toward High School Equivalency credential attainment.  \n• All credentials will be printed in English. Transcripts will be printed in English and document test vendor (GED ® or HiSET ® ) subtest taken, subtest score, subtest form, and subtest language.  \n• Candidates who received a Spanish credential after 2001 may request a credential in English by contacting the DESE/ACLS HSE [team in writing at](team in writing at HSET@mass.gov)[ ](team in writing at HSET@mass.gov)[HSET@mass.gov](team in writing at HSET@mass.gov) .","cbCaihXOzInm274P","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihXOzInm274P","pdf",2283596,38,"English","# Agenda\n## State of the State - Policy Changes & Updates\n## ADP\n## Comparison - GED, HiSET, ADP\n## Discussion\n## HSE College Ready\n## Questions\n# HSE State of the State\n## Overview of HSE Changes\n## HSE State of the State - PSI Transition\n## HSE State of the State - FREE GED Testing\n## HSE State of the State - FREE HiSET Testing\n## Combining GED and HiSET Scores\n## Combining English and Spanish Credential","[{\"question\":\"What major HSE changes were introduced in Massachusetts?\",\"answer\":\"The presentation highlights HiSET being purchased by PSI and 2022–2023 policy changes aimed at removing barriers. 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