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 must consult with the director of schools and a licensed teacher to design remedial coursework.

Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of standardized tests to include the CLT and CLT10, and it requires public schools to provide information about advanced courses and preparatory college entrance examinations on their websites. It also allows home school students to participate in these advanced courses if space permits. The legislation aims to enhance educational outcomes for at-risk students and ensure that home school students are adequately assessed and supported in their learning.

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