House Bill 90, sponsored by Haston, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-228(a), to update the criteria for measuring school performance. The bill deletes the previous subdivision (3) and replaces it with a new provision that allows the Department of Education to use "other outcome indicators of student achievement" deemed reliable. Specifically, if the department includes student performance on postsecondary readiness assessments like the ACT or SAT as a measure, it must also incorporate results from career readiness assessments. Furthermore, when a student takes both types of assessments, only the higher score will be considered for determining the school's letter grade.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to school grades issued for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. This legislative change aims to enhance the accountability framework for schools by ensuring a more comprehensive evaluation of student achievement that includes both academic and career readiness metrics.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-228(a), 49-1-228