Tennessee SB0157 amends school accountability measures by including career readiness assessments alongside postsecondary readiness assessments.

Tennessee SB0157 modifies the Tennessee Code to change how student achievement is measured for school accountability. It requires the Department of Education to use career readiness assessments, in addition to postsecondary readiness assessments like the ACT or SAT, as indicators of student achievement. If a student takes both types of assessments, the department must consider only the highest score for assigning a school letter grade. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to school grades issued for the 2025-2026 school year.

Tennessee SB0157 amends school accountability measures by including career readiness assessments alongside postsecondary readiness assessments.

Tennessee SB0157 modifies the Tennessee Code to change how student achievement is measured for school accountability. It requires the Department of Education to use career readiness assessments, in addition to postsecondary readiness assessments like the ACT or SAT, as indicators of student achievement. If a student takes both types of assessments, the department must consider only the highest score for assigning a school letter grade. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to school grades issued for the 2025-2026 school year.