Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

This bill authorizes an LEA, in lieu of the state-mandated standardized tests, including the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) tests, of which TNReady is a part, and the end-of-course examinations, to use the ACT, ACT Aspire, or SAT suites of standardized assessments as an approved testing alternative in math and English language arts for grades 9-12. If an LEA uses the ACT, ACT Aspire, or SAT suites of standardized assessments as an approved testing alternative in math and English language arts for grades 9-12, students in grade 11 must still take the examination required by present law to assist in developing interventions for the purpose of improving student preparation for postsecondary achievement.<br /> <br /> Before utilizing an approved testing alternative under this bill, the LEA must submit a notice, in writing, to the department of education indicating the grade level and subject in which the approved testing alternative will be used. An LEA using an approved testing alternative to the TCAP tests must notify the parents or guardians of all students in grades 9-12 regarding the use of the approved testing alternative, and provide the parents or guardian a copy of the notice sent to the department of education.<br />