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NNOMY: Can you tell me which US States have mandatory ASVAB testing?

 

Bing: No U.S. state mandates the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test by law.1 While the ASVAB is a requirement for anyone who wants to enlist in the military,2 participation in the test at schools is generally voluntary.3

Is there anything specific you want to know about the ASVAB or military enlistment?

 

NNOMY: Which School districts, respective of Federal Law, have made taking the ASVAB test mandatory?

 

Bing: No federal law mandates the ASVAB test for high school students. However, individual school districts can decide whether to require the test. For example, some districts may offer the ASVAB as part of their career exploration programs, but it is not universally mandatory.4/5

If you have a specific school district in mind, I can look up their policies for you. Is there a particular district you're interested in?

NNOMY: Which school districts require that students take the ASVAB test?

 

Bing: No school districts in the U.S. mandate the ASVAB test for all students. However, some districts do offer it as part of their career exploration programs. For example, in Texas, Senate Bill 184315 requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide students in grades 10 through 12 the opportunity to take the ASVAB test and consult with a military recruiter.5

If you have a specific district in mind, I can look up their policies for you. Is there a particular district you're interested in?

 

NNOMY: What is the ASVAB testing policy of the San Diego Unified School District?

 

Bing: San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) does not mandate the ASVAB test for all students. However, the district does offer the ASVAB as part of its career exploration programs. Students who take the ASVAB will receive their test scores and have the opportunity to meet with ASVAB ambassadors to go over their results.6

If you need more detailed information or have specific questions, you might want to check out the district's Assessment Services page or contact the school directly.

Is there anything else you'd like to know about the ASVAB or other career exploration programs?

 

NNOMY: What is an ASVAB ambassador?

 

Bing: An ASVAB ambassador is typically a representative who helps students understand their ASVAB test results and explore potential career paths based on their scores. These ambassadors often provide guidance on how to interpret the scores and what career opportunities might be a good fit, whether in the military or civilian sectors.7/8

Would you like more information on how the ASVAB can help with career planning?

 

NNOMY: Is the ASVAB ambassador a military related person?

 

Bing: Yes, ASVAB ambassadors are often military personnel or representatives who are knowledgeable about the ASVAB test and its implications for military careers.9/10 They help students understand their test results and explore career opportunities within the military based on their scores.

Would you like to know more about how the ASVAB can help with career planning or any other related topics?

 

NNOMY: I still have questions about ASVAB ambassadors please. Are any of the ASVAB ambassadors civilian employees of either the assigned school district or the military?

 

Bing: ASVAB ambassadors are typically military personnel, but there are also civilian employees who administer the ASVAB test and assist with interpreting the results. These civilian employees can work for the Department of Defense (DoD) or be part of the school district's career counseling staff.11

Would you like to know more about how the ASVAB can help with career planning or any other related topics?

 

NNOMY: I still have questions about ASVAB ambassadors please. What percentage of the ASVAB ambassadors are military related personnel and what percentage are school district career counseling staff?  These civilian employees can work for the Department of Defense (DoD) or be part of the school district's career counseling staff?

 

Bing: The exact percentage of ASVAB ambassadors who are military personnel versus civilian employees isn't readily available. Generally, ASVAB ambassadors are primarily military personnel, but there are also civilian employees who assist with the administration and interpretation of the test. These civilian employees can work for the Department of Defense (DoD) or be part of the school district's career counseling staff.12

If you have more specific questions or need detailed information, you might consider reaching out directly to the ASVAB program or your local school district's career counseling office.

Is there anything else you'd like to know about the ASVAB or related topics?

 

NNOMY: Are ASVAB ambassadors typically deployed to lower achieving economically challenged students and high schools?

 

Bing: ASVAB ambassadors are not specifically deployed based on the academic performance or economic status of students or schools. The ASVAB is offered broadly to help students explore career options, both military and civilian. However, schools in economically challenged areas might be more likely to participate in programs like the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to provide students with additional career guidance and opportunities.13/14

If you have more specific questions or need detailed information, feel free to ask! 🇺🇸

 

Sources

  1. Is the ASVAB Required?, Become: Test Prep, 2024 Union Media LLC
  2. Requirements to join the U.S. military, U.S. General Services Administration, May 28, 2024
  3. Forced Military Testing in America's Schools, Common Dreams, Pat Elder, National Coalition to Protect Student Privacy, Jan 04, 2012
  4. High School ASVAB Test: A Full Explanation for Students, ASVAB Prep by ABC-Elearning, Amy Duong, Aug 19, 2024
  5. Trump allies are open to the idea of mandatory military service for teens, Cardinal & Pine Courier Newsroom, Sophie Boudreau, June 17, 2024
  6. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, Morse Senior High, San Diego Unified School District, Enrollment 2024/2025
  7. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, Wikipedia, 16 January 2024
  8. What Your ASVAB Scores Mean, Military.com, August 21, 2020
  9. Minimum ASVAB (AFQT) Score for each Branch of the Military, Become: Test Prep, 2024 Union Media LLC
  10. Entrance Test (ASVAB), Understanding the ASVAB, U.S. Army, 2024
  11. USAJOBS: Test Administrator, Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) , United States Office of Personnel Management, 03/04/2024 to 12/31/2024
  12. ASVAB Fact Sheet, The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), 2003 - 2024
  13. Project 2025 Would Make All Public High School Students Take Military Entrance Exam?, Snopes, Aleksandra Wrona, Sept. 23, 2024
  14. Yes, Project 2025 recommends requiring military entrance exams for public high school students, KGW-TV, Portland, Oregon, Megan Loe, July 15, 2024
  15. Senate Bill (SB) 1843, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Overview and Reporting Requirements, Texas Education Agency (TEA), October 19, 2018

 

 

 

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