During the 1980s Florida has mandated several testing programs to improve the quality of the community college, state university, and teacher education entrants and graduates. Three measures were intended to improve the quality of community college/state university/teacher education students. The College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) program requires minimum basic skills achievement for graduation from a community college or entrance to upper division university programs. In addition to the CLAST testing, a minimum SAT/ACT score is required for entrance to state-approved teacher education programs. Finally, under the Beginning Teacher Program students must complete the Florida Teacher Certification Examination before a five-year certificate is granted. As a result of these testing requirements, students have been refused admittance to teacher education programs, graduation has been delayed, and state-approved teacher education programs may be placed on probation with their accreditation in jeopardy. This paper discusses each of these programs, their requirements, results, and impact on teacher education. (JD)