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TN HB0861
TN HB0861AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to special education.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires LEAs to notify parents or guardians of a student at least 10 days before the student's individualized education program (IEP) meeting; requires LEAs to provide a copy of all evaluations and assessments of a student conducted for purposes of the student's IEP and, if created, a copy of a student's draft IEP, unless previously declined, to the student's parent or guardian at least 48 hours prior to a scheduled IEP team meeting. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee education law to improve parent communication and participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for students with special needs. Specifically, the bill requires Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to notify parents or guardians at least 10 calendar days before an IEP team meeting, with an exception allowing earlier meetings if both the LEA and parent mutually agree. Additionally, the LEA must provide parents with a copy of the student's evaluation report and draft IEP (if one is created) at least 48 hours before the meeting. Parents can opt out of receiving the draft IEP by providing written notice more than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. These provisions are designed to ensure parents have sufficient advance notice and information to meaningfully participate in educational planning for their child with special needs, giving them more time to review documents and prepare for the IEP team meeting.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/11/2025 (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0861&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0199.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0861 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0058.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0058 (3847) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0156.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0861 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0861.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0861.pdf |
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