Tennessee will eliminate two required TNReady high school assessments in an attempt to reduce the testing burden on students and teachers.
The decision takes effect in the 2018-19 school year, dropping the required chemistry and English III tests taken by Tennessee students mostly in their junior year.
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen's 30-member assessment task force made separate votes on the recommendations, both with the same conclusion.
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