House Bill 485 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-3004, to allow local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to provide up to four days of required classroom instruction through hybrid learning in response to dangerous weather conditions or emergencies. The bill outlines specific requirements for hybrid learning, including a minimum of four hours of instruction for kindergarten students and six and a half hours for students in grades one through twelve. Additionally, it mandates that LEAs and public charter schools implement policies to track student attendance and participation during remote instruction, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and provide services required by students' individualized education programs (IEPs).

Furthermore, if an LEA or public charter school exhausts the four authorized days of hybrid learning in a school year, they may request additional days from the commissioner in cases of natural disasters or serious health outbreaks. The bill defines "hybrid learning" as a combination of in-person and remote instruction, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3004