TN SB2448

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, with tools aligned to the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET framework.

Students earning credentials in soft skills, employability skills, or digital literacy may receive up to 1 elective credit per credential, with a maximum of 3 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.

Requires the Department of Education to launch a pilot program in at least 10 school districts during the 2027-2028 school year to integrate career readiness tools with work-based learning experiences, with findings reported to the General Assembly by July 1, 2029.

Mandates annual reporting beginning July 1, 2027 on student credential completion, disaggregated by district, demographics, and credential type.