Senate Bill 2636, also known as 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 mandates that home school students in grades five, seven, or nine must take a standardized test selected by their parent-teacher or a state board-approved test, with specific provisions for test administration and reporting of results to relevant educational authorities. Additionally, 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.

The bill also expands the definition of college entrance examinations to include the CLT and its preparatory test, CLT10, and requires public schools to provide information about advanced courses and preparatory exams on their websites. Furthermore, it allows home school students to participate in advanced courses or preparatory exams offered by public schools if space is available. Other amendments include adjustments to the criteria for educational programs aimed at at-risk students and the reporting of student performance metrics, ensuring that the CLT is recognized alongside the ACT and SAT in various educational contexts.

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
Amended with HA0714 -- 03/26/2026: 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