Education - As introduced, authorizes, instead of requires, local education agencies and public charter schools to retain a student in the third grade if the student has not shown a basic understanding of the curriculum and an ability to perform the skills required in the subject of reading or English language arts. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

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Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 22, 2026
Last action: Feb 4, 2026 — P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 254 days quiet

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