TN HB1975

Requires all Tennessee high schools to integrate career readiness tools into at least one career and technical education (CTE) course for grades 11-12 beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Students earning credentials in soft skills, employability skills, or digital literacy can receive up to 1 elective credit per credential, with a maximum of 3 total elective credits toward graduation

Establishes a micro-grant program providing up to $100 to students who earn 3 stackable credentials through the career readiness tools

Creates a pilot program for at least 10 school districts or charter schools to integrate career readiness tools into work-based learning experiences in 2027-2028, with findings reported to the General Assembly by July 1, 2029

Mandates annual reporting to the General Assembly beginning July 1, 2027 on student credential completion, disaggregated by district, demographics, and credential type