Bill > SB7002

This bill enacts the "Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act," which requires local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to implement a program of after-school learning mini-camps, learning loss bridge camps, and summer learning camps to remediate student learning loss. The bill establishes the Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Program, which the Department of Education will administer by determining program requirements, allocating funding, providing training and support, and implementing a preparation course for non-licensed individuals to provide instruction. LEAs and public charter schools must participate in the program by offering the required camps, prioritizing enrollment for students who scored below proficient on assessments or are from low-income families. The bill also amends the law on third-grade promotion requirements and allows the use of TANF funds for tutoring services. Overall, the bill aims to address the academic impacts of extended time away from in-person instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.