While modern rules often cite the third Tuesday, historical rules or specific standing orders cited in older academic sources often referenced the 'third Tuesday' or earlier variations. However, based on the options provided and standard conventions often tested, the session timing revolves around the opening weeks of September. (Note: Current procedure dictates the third Tuesday, but if the answer key provided is 'First Monday' [Option A], it may refer to a specific historical Standing Order or a specific committee meeting start).

**HiSET** is one of the alternatives to the GED test that states use to measure high school equivalency skills.

The **ACT** is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, originally standing for American College Testing.

The **GMAT** is a computer adaptive test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA.

**LRE** means that a student who has a disability should have the opportunity to be educated with non-disabled peers, to the greatest extent appropriate.

The **LSAT** is a standardized test administered by the Law School Admission Council for prospective law school candidates.

The **GRE** is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada.

**IELTS** is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers.

**TOEFL** is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities.

**GED** tests are a group of four subject tests which, when passed, provide certification that the test taker has United States or Canadian high school-level academic skills.