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TN SB1213

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • English Language Learner (ELL) students who received language assistance services during the school year must be allowed the same services while taking TCAP tests and end-of-course assessments

  • Language assistance services include support provided by ESL-endorsed teachers pursuant to an individual learning plan (ILP), or accommodations provided by general education teachers when parents have waived ESL services

  • Services are permitted only if they do not invalidate the assessment

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-6001(j)

  • Takes effect upon becoming law and applies to TCAP administration beginning in the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to language assistance for students.

Education

Last Action

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/11/2026
Education2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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