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 establishes that results from these assessments must be reported to parents, and students with disabilities who would have participated in alternate assessments are exempt from these requirements.

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. Furthermore, it mandates that participating schools evaluate their teachers according to public school standards. The legislation aims to enhance accountability and transparency in educational standards for private and participating schools, with an effective date set for 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