The theory was that standardized tests harm lower class people and help upper class people. That is why they removed it [1]. This article demonstrates that the

The theory was that standardized tests harm lower class people and help upper class people. That is why they removed it [1]. This article demonstrates that the theory was wrong, but the intention was opposite of what you describe. 1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/why-us-colleges-are-rethinking-standardized-tests/2022/03/14/81c7fd9a-a3a0-11ec-8628-3da4fa8f8714_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/why-us-colleges-are-...