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TN SB1073
TN SB1073AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to special education.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
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 communication and transparency in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for students with special needs. Specifically, the bill requires Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide parents or guardians with at least 10 calendar days' notice before scheduling an IEP team meeting, which helps ensure parents have sufficient time to prepare and attend the meeting. Additionally, the bill mandates that LEAs provide parents with two key documents at least 48 hours before the IEP meeting: a copy of the student's evaluation report used to determine special education eligibility, and a draft IEP if one has been created. Parents can opt out of receiving the draft IEP by providing written notice to the LEA more than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. The goal of these provisions is to enhance parental involvement and ensure parents have adequate information and time to participate meaningfully in developing their child's special education plan. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Jack Johnson (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Bill Powers (R),
John Stevens (R),
Page Walley (R),
Dawn White (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 199 (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=SB1073&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0199.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1073 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0168.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0168 (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/SB1073.pdf |
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