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HB 2422

Education - As introduced, deletes antiquated language regarding the format for the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program tests that were administered in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Greg Martin

Tennessee bill removes outdated language about 2019-2021 assessment test formats from education code to streamline statutes.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · HB 2422

Legislative bill overview

HB 2422 removes outdated statutory language from Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 that specifically referenced the format requirements for comprehensive assessment program tests administered during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. This is a housekeeping measure that cleans up the state education code by eliminating references to temporary or emergency provisions that are no longer applicable.

Why is this important

Removing obsolete legislative language improves code clarity and reduces confusion for educators, administrators, and policymakers who reference Tennessee education statutes. While procedurally minor, such cleanup bills prevent outdated provisions from being misinterpreted or accidentally enforced years after their original context has expired.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact: This is purely administrative housekeeping with no meaningful policy changes, so some legislators may view it as consuming legislative calendar time better spent on substantive education reform
  • Incomplete context: Without access to the specific language being deleted, it's unclear whether removal could affect any current testing accommodations or accountability measures that might have carried forward from those years
  • Assumption of obsolescence: The bill assumes these 2019-2021 provisions are truly antiquated; if any districts still reference them operationally, removal could create ambiguity about testing protocols during those transition years

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

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