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TN HB1729

TN HB1729
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.


summary

Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
Passed
05/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, 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 amends Tennessee education law to allow the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a college entrance exam, to be used interchangeably with the ACT and SAT for various purposes, including as an alternative standardized test for home-schooled students in certain grades, for public schools to report average student scores, and for after-school programs aimed at improving student performance on college readiness exams. It also clarifies that the CLT and CLT10 are recognized preparatory college entrance examinations and allows home-schooled students to participate in advanced courses and preparatory college entrance examinations offered by public schools if space is available.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/01/2026 (on 05/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Education of Underprivileged or Underrepresented Groups
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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