HB0697In Committee

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee HB0697 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize virtual schools to administer the TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests in a virtual setting. The bill affects students enrolled in virtual education programs, particularly those with IEPs or 504 plans, by allowing them to take the TCAP tests with specified accommodations. Key provisions include requirements for synchronous test administration, proctoring via video, and maintaining a student-to-proctor ratio, along with the department of education's responsibility to ensure TCAP tests are available in virtual formats starting July 1, 2026.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0697 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize virtual schools to administer the TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests in a virtual setting. The bill affects students enrolled in virtual education programs, particularly those with IEPs or 504 plans, by allowing them to take the TCAP tests with specified accommodations. Key provisions include requirements for synchronous test administration, proctoring via video, and maintaining a student-to-proctor ratio, along with the department of education's responsibility to ensure TCAP tests are available in virtual formats starting July 1, 2026.

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Sponsor

Barrett, Jody

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 3, 2025

Last Action

February 10, 2025

Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee

Subjects
EducationEducation, State Board ofEducation, Dept. of

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