ED Updates List of Approved "Ability to Benefit" Tests
 
    The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently released a Federal Register, dated January 12, 2001, updating the list of approved "ability to benefit" (ATB) tests to include the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) test Forms 1 and 2 published by the Association of Classroom Teacher Testers.  ED has approved this test and its passing scores under section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act (HEA), as amended.  An institution may use the CELSA test as an approved English as a Second Language (ESL) test to determine if a student who does not have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent is eligible to receive funds under any Title IV, HEA program.
 
    If you have additional questions concerning the list of approved ATB tests, you may contact Lorraine Kennedy at (202) 708-8242.  A copy of this Federal Register is available on ED's web site at http://ifap.ed.gov.  If you are unable to access ED's web site and would like a hard copy, please contact Stacey Roberts at (801) 321-7211.  Any questions regarding this Bulletin should be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training Department at (801) 321-7166 or by e-mail at cjudd@utahsbr.edu.