HB1838

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to career readiness assessments.

Introduced·1/21/26

Expands eligibility for career readiness assessments to all high school students in grades 9-12.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to expand eligibility for career readiness assessments to all high school students in grades 9 through 12, rather than just seniors. It also removes the requirement for these assessments to start in a specific school year, making them mandatory each school year. Additionally, it mandates the board of regents to create a standard framework for institutions to offer transcribable credit to students who earn credentials on these assessments, which can be applied toward postsecondary degrees. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee