Amends TCA Title 49.

ON APRIL 10, 2023, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1295, AS AMENDED.<br /> <br /> AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to require the department of education to conduct a study of best practices in other states for the use of ninth grade "on-track" indicators in state accountability systems to prevent students from dropping out of high school; no later than January 31, 2024, submit a report of the outcomes of the study to the education committee of the senate and the education administration committee of the house of representatives; and publish the report on the department's website. The study must include, but is not limited to, research into how states:<br /> <br /> (1) Define "on-track" high school success;<br /> <br /> (2) Develop specific indicators to identify students who are at risk of dropping out of high school;<br /> <br /> (3) Develop and use statewide dropout early warning systems in the middle school and high school grades;<br /> <br /> (4) Utilize methods to publicly report relevant data regarding "on-track" high school success indicators and outcomes;<br /> <br /> (5) Set goals and monitor how many students remain "on track" in ninth grade in alignment with statewide graduation goals; and<br /> <br /> (6) Provide supports and guidance to schools and districts to improve and increase the number of ninth grade students who are "on track."<br />