SB0506

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

Introduced·1/29/25
Draft Text

SB0506 amends Tennessee's remedial education provisions, making funding for learning loss remediation and student acceleration contingent on state.

SB0506 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to modify the conditions under which local educational agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools must provide remedial education. Specifically, it requires state funding for learning loss remediation and student acceleration programs. If the state does not appropriate sufficient funds, LEAs and public charter schools are not required to provide certain tutoring services or pathways to promotion. This act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 4

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration