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TN SB0928

TN SB0928
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to high school graduation requirements.

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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the state board of education to authorize a student who is working toward completing a career and technical education elective focus to substitute up to four career and technical education course credits for the required chemistry course credit, computer science course credit, world language course credit, and Algebra II course credit necessary to earn a full diploma upon graduation from high school. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Tennessee high school graduation requirements by allowing students pursuing a career and technical education (CTE) elective focus to substitute up to four CTE course credits for certain mandatory academic course credits. Specifically, students can replace required credits in chemistry, computer science, world language, and Algebra II with career and technical education courses. This provision aims to provide more flexibility for students interested in vocational and technical education paths, potentially making high school curricula more adaptable to students' career goals and interests. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and the state board of education time to implement the new graduation requirement alternatives. By enabling these course substitutions, the legislation recognizes the value of career and technical education and seeks to support students who may have different educational and professional objectives beyond traditional academic tracks.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (on 03/26/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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