SB 2091
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to student retention.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Session
114th General Assembly
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:47 AM
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 2091 modifies Tennessee law regarding student retention in the third grade. Instead of requiring schools to retain students who struggle in reading or English language arts, the bill now allows local education agencies and charter schools to *choose* to retain a student if they haven't demonstrated basic understanding and skills in these subjects. This decision would be based on student performance, such as grades or standardized test results. The bill takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years.
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