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Kentucky Finalizes Switch to Digital SAT for State-Funded Admissions Testing Starting Spring 2026

A denied procurement protest clears a four-year, $30-per-student contract touting faster scores, a shorter adaptive exam plus free practice tools.

Overview

  • The Finance and Administration Cabinet rejected a July 14 protest on Sept. 23, allowing the College Board award to proceed.
  • High school juniors will take the SAT in school through SAT School Day within a six-week window that begins March 2.
  • KDE set pricing at $30 per student for four years, projecting up to $350,000 in annual savings versus prior arrangements.
  • The exam will be delivered in a digital, adaptive format with faster score reporting and free preparation via Bluebook and Khan Academy.
  • Scores will be accepted by four-year institutions nationwide, including Kentucky’s public universities such as UK, UofL, EKU and WKU.