SB2636Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, allows student performance on the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for various purposes; makes various changes to home school testing requirements and opportunities available to home school students. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 912
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0 · March 18, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | No |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/13/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 912
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