Senate Bill 2387, also known as House Bill 2247, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to education, particularly focusing on the requirements for participating students in church-related schools, home schools, and private schools. The bill mandates that parents of participating students ensure their children are administered the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) tests annually, along with specific assessments for students in grade eleven and those in kindergarten through third grade. Additionally, it requires that results from these tests be reported to parents and exempts students with disabilities who would have participated in alternate assessments as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

The bill also introduces new requirements for participating schools, including the obligation to publish lesson plans, syllabi, and a list of library materials on their websites, as well as ensuring that all educators hold valid teaching licenses issued by the state board of education. Furthermore, it establishes that participating schools must evaluate teachers according to public school standards. The legislation aims to enhance accountability and transparency in educational standards for schools that enroll students receiving educational scholarships. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-10-1403, 49-10-1404, 49-6-2607(e), 49-6-2607, 49-6-2606(a)(1), 49-6-2606, 49-6-3507(a)(1), 49-6-3507, 49-1-228