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TN SB2449

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Powers

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Category III nonpublic schools to administer a nationally standardized achievement test in English language arts and mathematics to each student annually

  • Category III nonpublic high schools (grades 9-12) must test students age 18 or younger at two points: upon completing 50% and 90% of the high school program

  • Students age 18 or younger who complete their entire high school program within 12 months are only required to take the standardized test once

  • Rulemaking authority takes effect upon becoming law; all other provisions take effect July 1, 2026, applying to the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50, relative to nonpublic schools.

Schools, Private

Last Action

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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