Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to develop or approve a policy allowing for the retake of a TCAP test, including each end-of-course assessment, if the administration of one or more of the state-mandated TCAP tests is interrupted due to an act of God or other circumstance beyond the control of the school. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Karen Camper

HB 732 - Education, Dept. of OverviewBill Number: HB 732 Title: Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to develop or approve a policy allowing for the retake

Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee

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Overview

Bill Number: HB 732
Title: Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to develop or approve a policy allowing for the retake of a TCAP test, including each end-of-course assessment, if the administration of one or more of the state-mandated TCAP tests is interrupted due to an act of God or other circumstance beyond the control of the school.
Status: Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
Introduced: November 12, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The main purpose of HB 732 is to ensure that students have the opportunity to retake state-mandated TCAP tests, including end-of-course assessments, if the original administration of the tests is interrupted due to circumstances beyond the school's control. This bill aims to mitigate the impact of disruptions, such as natural disasters or other unforeseen events, on students' ability to demonstrate their academic proficiency.

Key Provisions

Requires the Tennessee Department of Education to develop or approve a policy that allows for the retake of TCAP tests, including end-of-course assessments, if the original administration is interrupted

Specifies that the retake policy must apply in cases where the interruption is due to an "act of God or other circumstance beyond the control of the school"

Ensures that students are not penalized for the interruption and are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills

Affected Parties and Impacts

Students in Tennessee public schools who are required to take TCAP tests, including end-of-course assessments, would be able to retake the tests if the original administration is interrupted

Schools and districts would be required to implement the retake policy developed or approved by the Department of Education

The Department of Education would be responsible for creating or approving the retake policy to ensure consistency across the state

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 732 has been taken off the calendar for the K-12 Subcommittee of the Education Committee, meaning it is currently not scheduled for further consideration. The bill was introduced on November 12, 2024, and its current status suggests that it may need to be reintroduced or reconsidered in a future legislative session for it to progress further.