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TN HB1995

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Hill

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • LEAs and public charter schools may retain third-grade students who have not demonstrated basic understanding of curriculum and required skills in reading or English language arts (ELA)

  • Retention decisions can be based on the student's grades or standardized test results

  • Deletes subdivision (4) of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-905(d)

  • Takes effect upon becoming law and applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to student retention.

Education

Last Action

Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2026

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