TN SenateRDistrict 13

Dawn White

Sponsored 16 tracked education bills · 2 passed · 38 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalPrimaryMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1132
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in thePrimaryMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056
HB1888 Waiver of educator licensure for experienced teachers without a bachelor's degree fromPrimaryApr 19, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
HB912 Abolishment of economic feasibility study on statewide comprehensive energy policyPrimaryApr 7, 2026 No Action Taken
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportPrimaryMar 17, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
HB1511 Founding documents teaching in local education agencies and public charter schoolsPrimaryJan 13, 2026 Intro., P1C.
HB1512 Requires local education agencies to publish their character education curriculum onlinePrimaryJan 13, 2026 Intro., P1C.
HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practiceCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1134
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026
HB2177 Auditing of school fundsCo-sponsorMay 25, 2026 Pub. Ch. 1012
HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside schoolCo-sponsorMay 4, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 873
HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmatesCo-sponsorApr 5, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607
HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for PublicCo-sponsorMar 23, 2026 Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
HB793 Authorizes schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United StatesCo-sponsorMar 23, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added.

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 31–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 31–0
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 4Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 23–4
HB2177 Auditing of school fundsPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 4, PNV 2Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 26–4
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 28–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 28–0
HB2177 Auditing of school fundsPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 4, PNV 2Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 26–4
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in thePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 5, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in thePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 5, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3Mar 22, 2026YeaPassed 27–3
HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for PublicPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 30–0
HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for PublicPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0Mar 18, 2026YeaPassed 30–0
HB2177 Auditing of school fundsRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 17, 2026YeaPassed 8–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 17, 2026YeaPassed 7–0
HB2177 Auditing of school fundsRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 17, 2026YeaPassed 8–0
HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessmentRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 17, 2026YeaPassed 7–0
HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside schoolPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside schoolPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Mar 15, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universalRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for PublicRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for PublicRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure reportRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 10, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practicePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0Mar 4, 2026YeaPassed 30–0
HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practicePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0Mar 4, 2026YeaPassed 30–0
HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside schoolRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 3, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside schoolRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 3, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practiceRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Feb 24, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practiceRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Feb 24, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB1888 Waiver of educator licensure for experienced teachers without a bachelor's degree fromRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Feb 17, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB1888 Waiver of educator licensure for experienced teachers without a bachelor's degree fromRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0Feb 17, 2026YeaPassed 9–0
HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmatesPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0Feb 11, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB793 Authorizes schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United StatesPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 19, Nays 13Apr 9, 2025YeaPassed 19–13
HB793 Authorizes schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United StatesPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 19, Nays 13Apr 9, 2025YeaPassed 19–13
HB793 Authorizes schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United StatesRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0Mar 4, 2025YeaPassed 5–4
HB793 Authorizes schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United StatesRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0Mar 4, 2025YeaPassed 5–4