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HB 1881

Education - As introduced, deletes references to an obsolete reporting requirement imposed on the department of education regarding the implementation of certain literacy practices, standards, and requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67.

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

Tennessee bill eliminates outdated Department of Education reporting requirements on literacy implementation practices across multiple state code sections.

Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1881

Legislative bill overview

HB 1881 removes outdated reporting requirements from Tennessee law that previously mandated the Department of Education to report on the implementation of certain literacy practices, standards, and requirements. The bill makes technical corrections across six Tennessee Code Annotated titles to eliminate references to these obsolete requirements.

Why is this important

Removing outdated reporting mandates can reduce administrative burden on the Department of Education and eliminate paperwork requirements that no longer serve a practical purpose. However, the bill's actual impact depends on whether these literacy reporting requirements were meaningfully informing policy or were genuinely redundant.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Eliminating reporting requirements may reduce public visibility into how literacy instruction is being implemented statewide, making oversight more difficult
  • Vague scope: The bill description doesn't specify which literacy practices or standards are affected, making it unclear whether important accountability measures are being removed
  • Timing and context: Without knowing what prompted the obsolescence determination, stakeholders may question whether this is truly administrative cleanup or a deliberate effort to reduce scrutiny of literacy programs

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

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