Tennessee § 49-6-6009 - Release of state assessment blueprints and scoring methodology — Testing windows for state assessments.
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§ 49-6-6009. Release of state assessment blueprints and scoring methodology — Testing windows for state assessments.
Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the department of education shall annually release the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) and end-of-course state assessment blueprints and scoring methodology to LEAs and post such information to the department's website. In establishing testing windows for state assessments, the department of education shall provide maximum flexibility to LEAs and issue guidance related to testing preparation and logistics to ensure the entire school year continues to be utilized for instruction. Such guidance shall focus on daily quality instruction and engaged learning as the most effective test preparation and seek to minimize time spent on preparation for specific tests. Acts 2016, ch. 844, § 5. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2016, ch. 844, § 1 provided that the act, which amended this section, shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Student Assessment Transparency Act”.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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