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SB 2636

Education - As introduced, allows student performance on the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for various purposes; makes various changes to home school testing requirements and opportunities available to home school students. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerry Roberts

Tennessee bill allows Classic Learning Test as college entrance exam alternative to ACT/SAT and modifies homeschool testing requirements.

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Bill Summary · SB 2636

Legislative bill overview

SB 2636 expands college entrance exam options in Tennessee by allowing the Classic Learning Test (CLT) to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for college admissions and other educational purposes. The bill also modifies testing requirements and available opportunities for homeschooled students under Tennessee's education code (TCA Title 49).

Why is this important

College entrance exams significantly impact student college admissions, merit aid eligibility, and educational opportunities. Adding a third standardized test option could provide students with alternatives if they perform better on different exam formats, while changes to homeschool testing requirements affect how homeschooled students demonstrate academic progress and college readiness.

Potential points of contention

  • College acceptance variation: While the bill allows CLT use, colleges vary in which tests they accept; not all institutions may recognize CLT equally with ACT/SAT, potentially limiting its practical utility
  • Standardization concerns: Adding a third test may complicate institutional comparisons and admissions processes if adoption rates are uneven across schools
  • Homeschool oversight: Changes to homeschool testing requirements could either increase accountability or reduce it depending on specific amendments; details on implementation standards are unclear from the bill summary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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