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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Overview Bill text 1 History 3 Sponsors

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

23.9% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 253 days quiet

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