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TN HB1838

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Haston

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for nationally recognized career readiness assessments from high school seniors only to all students in grades 9-12

  • Removes the specific 2023-2024 school year start date, making the assessment available each school year going forward

  • Requires the Tennessee Board of Regents to establish a standard framework for awarding transcribable college credit to students who earn credentials on these high school career readiness assessments

  • College credits earned through career readiness assessment credentials may be applied toward a student's postsecondary degree at Board of Regents institutions

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to career readiness assessments.

Education

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

K-12 Subcommittee2/25/2026
Education2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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