TN SB1984 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Failed on March 9 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-03-09 - Failed in Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, authorizes LEAs to use the ACT and ACT Aspire suite of assessments instead of the TCAP, TNReady, and end of course exams. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

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Title

As introduced, authorizes LEAs to use the ACT and ACT Aspire suite of assessments instead of the TCAP, TNReady, and end of course exams. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-03-09 - Senate - SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Education Committee (Y: 2 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-09SenateFailed in Senate Education Committee
2016-03-03SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/9/2016
2016-03-02SenateAction deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/9/2016
2016-02-24SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/2/2016
2016-01-27SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2016-01-25SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
2016-01-21SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2016-01-20SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2160 (Crossfiled) 2016-03-16 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee of Education Instruction & Programs

Subjects


Tennessee State Sources


Bill Comments

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