HB1995Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to student retention.
Introduced by Timothy Hill, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, authorizes, instead of requires, local education agencies and public charter schools to retain a student in the third grade if the student has not shown a basic understanding of the curriculum and an ability to perform the skills required in the subject of reading or English language arts. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
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