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TN HB1896

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aron Maberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Category III nonpublic schools must administer a nationally standardized achievement test in English language arts and mathematics to each student annually

  • High schools (grades 9-12) serving students 18 or younger must test students at 50% and 90% completion of their high school program

  • Students who complete the entire high school program within 12 months are only required to take the standardized test once

  • Rulemaking authority takes effect upon becoming law; all other provisions take effect July 1, 2026

  • Requirements apply to the 2026-2027 school year and each school year thereafter

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, relative to nonpublic schools.

Schools, Private

Last Action

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

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

K-12 Subcommittee2/25/2026
Education2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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