SB 1524

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, removes retention requirements for students who did not achieve a certain performance level rating on the English language arts portion of the student's most recent Tennessee comprehensive assessment program test; authorizes an LEA or charter school to retain or promote a student who has not shown a basic understanding of the curriculum and an ability to perform the skills required in the subject of reading, as determined by the LEA or charter school; requires LEAs and charter schools to develop a retention policy for such students and to implement the policy beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. - Amends TCA Title 49.