TN HB0369This bill clarifies that school employees will not face criminal charges for changing a student's grade if the change is due to the student retaking a course, exam, or assignment to improve their score. It ensures that legitimate educational practices are not penalized. The law specifically addresses situations where grades are altered as part of approved programs for academic recovery.
Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes educational fairness by allowing students a second chance to succeed without fear of criminal repercussions for educators. They believe it encourages schools to support struggling students and enhances the integrity of educational recovery programs.
Critics of the bill may express concern that it could lead to grade inflation or undermine academic standards by allowing too much leniency in grade alterations. They worry that it may create loopholes that could be exploited, potentially compromising the integrity of educational assessments.
The analysis of HB0369, which concerns the clarification of criminal offenses related to falsifying educational and academic documents, reveals a low risk of conflict of interest for the sponsor, Clay Doggett. The bill primarily affects educational institutions and their employees, focusing on the conditions under which grades can be altered legally. Clay Doggett's documented personal financial interests include ownership of a private investigation firm, which does not have a direct or indirect connection to the education sector or the specific legislative changes proposed in HB0369. There is no evidence to suggest that his business would benefit from the enactment of this bill. The absence of any relevant personal financial interests in the education sector or related industries further supports the low risk assessment.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Business Owner | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of a private investigation firm | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | SELF EMPLOYED- BLUELINE PRESSURE WASHING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | COMPASSUS HOSPICE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BRIDGE OF ASPIRATIONS FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Apr 2025 to Mar 2026 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TCRS; ROBINHOOD INVESTMENTS; NEW YORK LIFE INV. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JOHN HANCOCK; EDWARD JONES | — | 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.
