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SB 1320

Education - As introduced, removes an obsolete provision requiring a report be provided by July 1, 2024, from the department of education, after working in partnership with the state board and the Tennessee higher education commission, to legislative committees regarding implementation of legislation concerning student literacy. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8 and Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 1320 eliminates an expired reporting requirement for Tennessee's education department on student literacy implementation, cleaning up obsolete statutory language.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1320

Legislative bill overview

SB 1320 removes an outdated statutory requirement for the Tennessee Department of Education to submit a report by July 1, 2024, detailing the implementation of student literacy legislation. The report was originally mandated to be developed in partnership with the State Board of Education and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

Why is this important

This bill addresses legislative housekeeping by eliminating a reporting deadline that has already passed, preventing the state from remaining technically non-compliant with an obsolete requirement. Removing outdated provisions keeps the Tennessee Code cleaner and reduces confusion about active obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited substantive impact: This is a purely technical/administrative cleanup bill with minimal real-world consequences, which some may view as inefficient use of legislative time
  • No stakeholder controversy expected: The removal of a past-due report requirement is unlikely to generate significant opposition from education groups or the public
  • Transparency consideration: Some transparency advocates might question whether removing reporting requirements—even obsolete ones—represents a slight erosion of accountability mechanisms, though the report deadline has already elapsed

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

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