House Bill 1729 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to education, particularly focusing on home school testing requirements and the inclusion of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) in educational assessments. The bill stipulates that home school students in grades five, seven, or nine must take a standardized test selected by their parent-teacher, which can either be a nationally normed test or a state board-approved test. Additionally, it mandates that test results be shared with the parent-teacher, the director of schools, and the state board of education. If a student does not demonstrate proficiency, the parent-teacher is required to consult with the director of schools and design remedial coursework in collaboration with a licensed teacher.

Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of advanced courses and preparatory college entrance examinations to include the CLT and CLT10, ensuring that public schools provide necessary information about these offerings on their websites. It also allows home school students to participate in advanced courses and preparatory exams if space permits. The bill modifies existing language to incorporate the CLT into various educational metrics, including graduation requirements and performance evaluations, thereby enhancing the assessment options available to students in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3050(b)(5), 49-6-3050, 49-6-3050(b)(5)(B), 49-6-3050(b), 49-6-3050(f), 49-6-6010(a)(1), 49-6-6010, 49-6-705(a), 49-6-705, 49-6-705(c), 49-6-705(d)(2), 49-2-702(a)(2), 49-2-702, 49-1-613(a), 49-1-613, 49-6-8103(c)(4), 49-6-8103