Education - As enacted, makes various changes to reporting requirements, school and district accountability, the accumulation of excess instructional time, remote instruction, the immunization status of students in state custody, the individualized education account program, public virtual school enrollment, and certain course access program requirements imposed on the department of education. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 6; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 18, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 31; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 41; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 50; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2 and Chapter 1005 of the Public Acts of 2024.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee education omnibus bill revises reporting, accountability, remote learning, immunization, virtual enrollment, and education account policies affecting K-12 schools statewide.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 235

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Legislative bill overview

HB 1308 is a comprehensive education omnibus bill that modifies multiple aspects of Tennessee's K-12 education system, including reporting requirements, school accountability measures, remote instruction policies, immunization rules for students in state custody, and virtual school enrollment procedures. The bill amends numerous sections of Tennessee education law across 13+ different code chapters and prior legislation.

Why is this important

As an omnibus bill, HB 1308 touches multiple education policy areas simultaneously, making it a significant piece of legislation that affects how schools report data, how student performance is evaluated, and how alternative education delivery methods operate. Changes to accountability standards and reporting could influence school funding, student outcomes measurement, and educational equity across Tennessee districts.

Potential points of contention

Accountability measure changes: Modifications to school and district accountability systems may benefit or disadvantage certain schools depending on which metrics are weighted differently, potentially affecting resource allocation

Remote instruction policies: Any shifts in remote learning requirements could impact rural districts differently than urban ones, and affect student access depending on implementation details

Virtual school enrollment: Changes to public virtual school enrollment may create competitive pressures on traditional public schools or expand education options depending on specific provisions

Immunization requirements for state custody: Altered immunization rules for students in state custody could raise health and welfare concerns or administrative burden questions

Individualized Education Account (IEA) program: Modifications to this education savings/choice program affect special education funding and parental educational options