TN HB2276Tennessee HB2276 updates education laws to improve math education. It requires the state board of education to create a uniform grading system that includes high school grades from eighth grade for students in grades 9-12 and ensures that grades for K-8 coursework are also included in the grading system for younger students.
TN HB2276 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Scott Cepicky (R), currently “Passed” since May 18, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 82 of them sponsored by Scott Cepicky.
Supporters of HB2276 argue that this bill strengthens the continuity of math education by recognizing early achievements and providing a more comprehensive grading system. They believe it will help students transition more effectively from middle school to high school by acknowledging their prior academic performance.
Critics of HB2276 may argue that including eighth-grade grades in high school transcripts could unfairly impact students' academic futures, especially if those grades do not reflect their current abilities. They may also express concern that the focus on a uniform grading system could overlook the diverse educational needs of students in different districts.
The analysis of HB2276, which pertains to the reporting requirements for academic acceleration policies in Tennessee, reveals no direct conflicts of interest with Representative Scott Cepicky's personal financial interests. As a real estate agent employed by Crye-Leike Realtors and with a spouse working at First Bank, there are no apparent connections between his professional roles and the legislative focus on education and student loans. The bill's primary impact is on the administrative processes within the education sector, specifically related to reporting, which does not intersect with real estate or banking industries. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this legislation is minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Real Estate Agent | Real Estate | AI-researched |
| Employer | Crye-Leike Realtors | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | FIRST BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB2276 do?
Tennessee HB2276 updates education laws to improve math education. It requires the state board of education to create a uniform grading system that includes high school grades from eighth grade for students in grades 9-12 and ensures that grades for K-8 coursework are also included in the grading system for younger students.
What is the status of TN HB2276?
TN HB2276 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB2276?
Scott Cepicky (R) sponsored TN HB2276.
