Indiana enacted SB 88, requiring public colleges to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT or ACT starting in July. The law expands use of a conservative‑aligned admissions exam promoted by Classic Learning Initiatives and follows a broader state‑level push to widen test alternatives favored by religious and private institutions. Most Indiana public campuses are test‑optional and may see limited immediate operational change, but the law signals continuing political pressure on admissions standards and could influence state policy debates elsewhere. College admissions directors note the CLT’s rise is part policy and part marketplace: some private and faith‑based colleges already use the test, while public systems weigh the administrative, equity and alignment implications. Admissions officers and financial‑aid offices are reviewing whether test substitutions will affect merit awards, placements and outreach. Observers expect more states to consider similar measures as admissions remain a political flashpoint.