Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB0827 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by exempting certain private schools that offer fully online, self-paced educational programs from specific state requirements regarding class size, instructional days, immunizations, and standardized testing. This bill specifically affects private schools that are regionally accredited and now requires them to be accredited by the Distance Education Accreditation Commission. Key provisions include the removal of the requirement for these schools to administer annual standardized tests for grades 3-11.
Tennessee SB0827 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by exempting certain private schools that offer fully online, self-paced educational programs from specific state requirements regarding class size, instructional days, immunizations, and standardized testing. This bill specifically affects private schools that are regionally accredited and now requires them to be accredited by the Distance Education Accreditation Commission. Key provisions include the removal of the requirement for these schools to administer annual standardized tests for grades 3-11.
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