SB2448

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2448 mandates integration of career readiness tools in high school CTE courses, incentivizes student participation, and fosters employer.

Tennessee SB2448 amends Tennessee Code to integrate career readiness tools into high school career and technical education courses starting in the 2026-2027 school year. These tools include digital platforms and assessments for personalized career exploration, stackable credentials in essential skills, and integration with work-based learning. The Department of Education must provide teacher training on using these tools and establish a micro-grant program for students earning credentials. Local education agencies can partner with businesses to recognize these credentials as hiring criteria.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Mar 12

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

Mar 11

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026