SB2636

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

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SB2636 amends Tennessee education code to enhance testing and remedial education for home school students.

SB2636 modifies Tennessee's education code to improve testing and remedial education for home school students. It mandates that home school students in grades five, seven, and nine take standardized tests in English language arts and mathematics, administered by an unrelated proctor. If a student does not test proficient, the parent-teacher must consult with the director of schools and design remedial coursework. The bill also requires public schools to offer advanced courses and preparatory college entrance examinations to home school students.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0

7 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 912

Apr 13

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 13

Senate

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