HB1995In Committee

Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Tennessee HB1995 amends existing education laws to authorize, rather than require, local education agencies and public charter schools to retain third-grade students who do not demonstrate a basic understanding of reading or English language arts. This bill affects third-grade students in public schools and charter schools across Tennessee. The key change is the shift from a mandatory retention policy to a discretionary one, allowing schools more flexibility in making retention decisions.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1995 amends existing education laws to authorize, rather than require, local education agencies and public charter schools to retain third-grade students who do not demonstrate a basic understanding of reading or English language arts. This bill affects third-grade students in public schools and charter schools across Tennessee. The key change is the shift from a mandatory retention policy to a discretionary one, allowing schools more flexibility in making retention decisions.

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Sponsor

Hill, Timothy

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

February 4, 2026

Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee

Subjects
EducationSchools, CharterLocal Education Agencies

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