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TN SB1967

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Lowe

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Origin

Senate

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 career readiness assessments taken in high school

  • College credits earned through career readiness 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

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways and Means3/11/2026
Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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