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Farmer · TN Legislators | Tennessee Firefly
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TN HouseDistrict 17

Farmer

Sponsored 5 tracked education bills · 1 passed · 4 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
HB656 Number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAsPrimaryMay 13, 2026 Pub. Ch. 909
HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state actionPrimaryApr 22, 2026 Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
HB1130 Employment of full-time licensed professional counselors at each schoolPrimaryApr 19, 2026 P2C, ref. to Education Committee- Government Operations for Review
HB154 Deletes obsolete pilot program to improve parent-teacher engagementPrimaryMar 23, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
HB1124 Requires LEAs to screen all students for dyslexiaPrimaryFeb 11, 2025 Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB656 Number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAsPassed H., as am., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0Apr 12, 2026YeaPassed 96–0
HB656 Number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAsPassed H., as am., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0Apr 12, 2026YeaPassed 96–0
HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state actionPassed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 56–38
HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state actionPassed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 56–38