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TN HB1003
TN HB1003AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to nonpublic schools.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, prohibits the state board of education from requiring a private school that provides a fully online, self-paced educational program to comply with certain class size, school calendar, vaccination, and assessment requirements in order to operate in this state as an approved Category III nonpublic school. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to create an exemption for fully online, self-paced private schools that are accredited by the Distance Education Accreditation Commission and regionally accredited by specific agencies. These schools would be allowed to operate as an approved Category III nonpublic school without having to meet certain standard requirements typically mandated for schools, specifically: (1) class size limits, (2) minimum instructional days or hours per school day, and (3) student vaccination requirements. The bill provides flexibility for online educational programs by removing these regulatory constraints, effectively allowing such schools to have more autonomy in their educational delivery and operational structure. The bill will take effect immediately for rule-making purposes, but will fully apply to schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year, giving schools and regulators time to adapt to the new provisions. This legislation appears aimed at supporting alternative educational models, particularly those offering fully online, self-paced learning environments, by reducing bureaucratic barriers to their operation in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 380 (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=HB1003&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0380.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1003 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0308.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0308 (4771) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0453.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0827 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0827.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1003.pdf |
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