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Florida's public university system is poised to authorize a new entrance exam that emphasizes classical Western thought and has been used mostly by private and religious colleges, the latest move by the state to make education more conservative. The Board of Governors of the 12-campus State University System of Florida will consider the adoption of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) on Friday. "The CLT places a strong emphasis on classical education, which includes a focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills," Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said in a statement.

The SAT is a standardized exam, typically taken by high school juniors and seniors, designed to assess a student's readiness for college.

For now, the school is locked into the Atlantic Coast Conference, but speculation abounds about where some schools might land if the ACC implodes.

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