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TN SB2091
TN SB2091AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to student retention.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes, instead of requires, local education agencies and public charter schools to retain a student in the third grade if the student has not shown a basic understanding of the curriculum and an ability to perform the skills required in the subject of reading or English language arts. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to change the requirement for retaining third-grade students who haven't demonstrated a basic understanding of reading or English language arts (ELA). Instead of being mandatory, local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts, and public charter schools will now have the option to retain these students. This change, which applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year, means schools can choose whether to hold a student back in third grade if their grades or standardized test results indicate they haven't met the necessary reading or ELA skills, rather than being required to do so.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2091&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2091.pdf |
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