House Bill 91, sponsored by Haston, mandates that the Tennessee Department of Education submit a request to the United States Department of Education by January 1, 2026, to amend the state's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan. The proposed amendment seeks to eliminate all end-of-course assessment requirements for high school students in grades nine through twelve (9-12). Instead, the bill allows for the administration of the ACT, SAT, or another postsecondary readiness assessment approved by the commissioner of education to these students.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the performance of students on these assessments will be utilized for accountability purposes at the student, school, and district levels. This change aims to streamline assessment requirements and focus on readiness for postsecondary education rather than traditional end-of-course evaluations. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.