House Bill 187 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Sections 49-1-905 and 49-1-910, to enhance the oversight of foundational literacy skills plans submitted to the Department of Education. The bill requires the office of the comptroller of the treasury to review these plans to ensure compliance with established requirements and to assess whether they were initially approved or denied by the department. The comptroller's findings from this review will be included in a report as mandated by Section 49-1-910.

Additionally, the bill revises Section 49-1-910 by replacing the existing language with a new requirement for the comptroller to review data, practices, and outcomes related to literacy. The Department of Education is obligated to provide any requested information to the comptroller promptly. Furthermore, the comptroller is tasked with submitting a detailed report every three years to key legislative figures and the state board of education, which will also be published on the comptroller's website. This act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-905(g), 49-1-905, 49-1-910