SB0273Enacted

Amends TCA Section 39-14-136 and Title 49.

Tennessee SB0273 clarifies that school employees will not be charged with the offense of falsifying educational and academic documents when they alter, create, or duplicate a student's grade as a result of the student participating in a program that allows for retaking failed courses, exams, or assignments to earn credit. This bill affects school employees and students involved in such academic recovery programs. The key provision is the exemption from criminal liability for grade alterations linked to these specific educational programs.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0273 clarifies that school employees will not be charged with the offense of falsifying educational and academic documents when they alter, create, or duplicate a student's grade as a result of the student participating in a program that allows for retaking failed courses, exams, or assignments to earn credit. This bill affects school employees and students involved in such academic recovery programs. The key provision is the exemption from criminal liability for grade alterations linked to these specific educational programs.

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Sponsor

Taylor, Brent

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2025

Last Action

April 6, 2026

Pub. Ch. 632

Subjects
Criminal OffensesEducation, HigherTeachers, Principals and School PersonnelStudentsEducation

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