Special session addresses learning loss among K-12 students January 22, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State officials held a special session to address learning loss among K-12 students Friday. “COVID-19 has severely disrupted education in Tennessee. Our decisive action to intervene on behalf of Tennessee students will equip them for success, educating our kids better in the future than before the pandemic,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I thank the General Assembly for their swift passage of legislation that will benefit our students.” According to the news release from the state, passed legislation includes: Intervening to Stop Learning Loss – SB 7002/HB 7004 Requires interventions for struggling students including after-school learning mini-camps, learning loss bridge camps and summer learning camps, beginning summer 2021