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TN SB0870
TN SB0870AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educator evaluations.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Passed
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires the department to conduct a landscape analysis of teacher evaluation practices in this state and other states; requires the department to convene a teacher evaluation advisory committee to review and evaluate current teacher evaluation practices in this state; requires the department and the state board to provide the education committee of the senate and committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over teacher evaluations a final report on the landscape analysis, teacher evaluation advisory committee's recommendations, and any department or state board recommendations by January 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires Tennessee's Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of teacher evaluation practices by performing two main tasks: first, a landscape analysis of teacher evaluation methods in Tennessee and other states, and second, the formation of a teacher evaluation advisory committee composed of experienced educators and experts. The advisory committee will review current teacher evaluation practices in Tennessee, report its findings and recommendations to the department, and then be dissolved. The committee is allowed to meet virtually to facilitate collaboration. By January 31, 2026, the Department of Education and State Board of Education must jointly provide a final report to the relevant legislative education committees, which will include the landscape analysis results, the advisory committee's recommendations, and any additional recommendations from the department or state board. The bill aims to improve understanding and potentially enhance teacher evaluation processes in the state, with the ultimate goal of supporting educational quality and professional development for educators.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/02/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0870&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0325.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0870 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0059.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0059 (3650) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0080.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0870 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0870.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0870.pdf |
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