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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, allows student performance on the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for various purposes; makes various changes to home school testing requirements and opportunities available to home school students. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a college preparatory examination, to be used interchangeably with the ACT and SAT for various educational purposes, including as an alternative standardized test for home-schooled students in grades five, seven, and nine, and for determining if a school district meets certain academic performance benchmarks. It also updates requirements for home-schooled students who do not test proficient, outlining consultation with school officials and potentially licensed teachers for remedial coursework, and in persistent cases, the possibility of requiring enrollment in a traditional school. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that public schools must allow home-schooled students to participate in advanced courses or preparatory college entrance exams if space is available, and it expands the scope of after-school educational programs aimed at improving at-risk students' performance on these standardized tests to qualify for scholarships and postsecondary success.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration (on 03/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1729&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1729 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0714.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0714 (13470) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1865.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1729 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1729.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1729.pdf |
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