House Bill 90 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-228(a), specifically focusing on the indicators of student achievement used to assess school performance. The bill deletes the previous subdivision (3) and replaces it with new language that emphasizes the inclusion of reliable outcome indicators. Notably, if the Tennessee Department of Education utilizes student performance on postsecondary readiness assessments like the ACT or SAT, it is mandated to also consider student performance on career readiness assessments. Furthermore, when a student takes both types of assessments, only the higher score will be used for determining the school's letter grade.

The act 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 measures in the education system by ensuring a more comprehensive evaluation of student achievement that includes both academic and career readiness indicators.

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