HB1896Failed

Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50.

Tennessee HB1896 amends the requirements for private schools offering fully online, self-paced educational programs by prohibiting the state board of education from mandating annual administration of nationally standardized achievement tests in English language arts and mathematics for all students. Instead, the bill directs the state board to require these tests only for certain students in high school, based on the percentage of their program completed. This change primarily affects private schools that provide online education and their students.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1896 amends the requirements for private schools offering fully online, self-paced educational programs by prohibiting the state board of education from mandating annual administration of nationally standardized achievement tests in English language arts and mathematics for all students. Instead, the bill directs the state board to require these tests only for certain students in high school, based on the percentage of their program completed. This change primarily affects private schools that provide online education and their students.

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Sponsor

Maberry, Aron

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 17, 2026

Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

Subjects
Schools, PrivateEducationEducation, State Board of

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HB1896: Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 50. | LegisGo