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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
05/01/2026
05/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1729&ga=114 | 01/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0912.pdf | 05/18/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1729 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0714.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0714 (13470) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1865.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1729 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1729.pdf | 02/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1729.pdf | 01/20/2026 |
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