HB1035 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to student retention.

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As introduced, removes the retention requirement for third grade students who did not test proficient on the English language arts (ELA) portion of their most recent Tennessee comprehensive assessment program test; authorizes a student's ELA teacher or school principal to retain the student in the third or fourth grade if the teacher or principal determines that the student is not proficient in ELA; requires written notice to a student's parent of the student's potential retention and of any alternatives to retention that are available to the student. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6.