Senate Bill 196, sponsored by Walley, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 49-1-228, to establish criteria for identifying high schools within the state's school grading system. The bill introduces a new requirement that any school serving students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) must have at least twenty (20) students in its current graduating cohort to be classified as a high school for the purpose of receiving a letter grade.

The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that schools meet the specified criteria for grading. This amendment aims to clarify the classification of high schools within the existing educational framework in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-228