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New Testing Options for Tennessee Students

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This law changes how student performance on standardized tests can be used in Tennessee. Before this change, only the ACT and SAT were recognized for certain purposes. Now, students' scores from the Classic Learning Test will also be accepted alongside these exams. Additionally, there are new requirements and opportunities for home-schooled students regarding testing. The exact effective date is not specified.

Published May 1, 2026TCATITLE 49
WHAT CHANGED
BEFORE

Previously, only ACT and SAT scores were recognized for various purposes in Tennessee education. Home school testing requirements remained unchanged.

AFTER

This law changes how student performance on standardized tests can be used in Tennessee. Before this change, only the ACT and SAT were recognized for certain purposes. Now, students' scores from the Classic Learning Test will also be accepted alongside these exams. Additionally, there are new requirements and opportunities for home-schooled students regarding testing. The exact effective date is not specified.

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