Bill > HB0369

This bill amends Tennessee's criminal code to clarify that a school employee will not be considered guilty of falsifying educational documents when they modify a student's grade as part of a grade improvement or retake program. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to Section 39-14-136 that explicitly states it is not a violation of document falsification laws for a school employee to alter, create, or duplicate a student's grade if the change is the result of a legitimate program allowing students to retake a failed course, exam, or assignment to earn credit. This provision protects school employees from potential criminal charges when they are simply administering an authorized academic remediation process. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and educators advance notice of the legal protection. By providing this clarification, the legislation aims to support students' opportunities to improve their academic performance without creating legal risk for school staff who facilitate such programs.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0369&ga=114