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TN HB1001
TN HB1001AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to high school graduation requirements.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
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 in place of certain traditionally required academic credits. Specifically, students can replace credits in chemistry, computer science, world languages, and Algebra II with equivalent CTE course credits when working towards earning a full high school diploma. This change provides more flexibility for students interested in vocational and technical educational pathways, potentially allowing them to gain specialized skills and credentials while still meeting graduation requirements. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to support students who may be more oriented towards practical, career-focused learning by recognizing the value of career and technical education as an alternative to some traditional academic coursework.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Insurance Subcommittee Hearing (10:30:00 3/26/2025 House Hearing Room I) (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1001&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0928 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0928.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1001.pdf |
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