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SB 2375

Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to submit an annual report on the implementation of the academic acceleration policy to the education committee of the senate and the committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over academic acceleration instead of sending the report upon request. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

Tennessee mandates automatic annual Department of Education reports to lawmakers on academic acceleration policy implementation instead of reporting only upon request.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SB 2375

Legislative bill overview

SB 2375 mandates that Tennessee's Department of Education submit annual reports on academic acceleration policy implementation to relevant legislative committees automatically, rather than only when requested. This shifts from a reactive, on-demand reporting system to a proactive, scheduled one for ongoing legislative oversight.

Why is this important

Academic acceleration programs—which allow students to advance through coursework faster—have significant implications for student outcomes and resource allocation. Regular, automatic reporting ensures legislators have consistent data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify implementation gaps, and make informed decisions about education policy without needing to request information repeatedly.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Requires the Department of Education to dedicate staff time to annual reporting regardless of whether legislators actively request the information, potentially diverting resources from program delivery
  • Report specificity: The bill doesn't define what metrics or data the annual report must contain, potentially resulting in vague or inconsistent reports that don't address specific legislative concerns
  • Committee jurisdiction ambiguity: References committees "having jurisdiction over academic acceleration," but if no single committee claims this jurisdiction or multiple committees compete for it, implementation could become unclear

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

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