Education - As enacted, authorizes local education agencies and public charter schools to provide up to four days of the required 180 days of classroom instruction via hybrid learning in the event of dangerous or extreme weather conditions, or an emergency, as determined by the director of schools or the director of public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 485 allows Tennessee public schools and charter schools to replace up to four days of required in-person instruction with hybrid learning during extreme weather, emergencies, or disasters approved by school leaders. It directly affects K-12 students and schools by requiring minimum daily instructional hours (4 hours for kindergarten, 6.5 hours for grades 1-12) during hybrid days and mandating systems to track attendance and ensure individualized education program (IEP) services continue. Schools must verify student participation, distinguish between excused and unexcused absences, and comply with all state/federal education laws while using this option. The law, effective July 1, 2025, does not change the total required 180-day school year but provides flexibility for school closures due to emergencies.