TN SenateDistrict 8

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Sponsored 13 tracked education bills · 1 passed · 19 recorded votes

Sponsored bills

BillRoleLatest action
HB656 Number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAsPrimaryMay 13, 2026 Pub. Ch. 909
HB1540 Sales and use tax exemptions for educatorsPrimaryApr 19, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
HB1117 Pathway for a person to obtain an alternative instructional leader licensePrimaryMar 10, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
HB1124 Requires LEAs to screen all students for dyslexiaPrimaryFeb 11, 2025 Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1069
HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in theCo-sponsorMay 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056
HB1729 Use of student performance on Classic Learning Test to be used alongside ACT and SAT forCo-sponsorMay 17, 2026 Pub. Ch. 912
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
HB1882 State university boardsCo-sponsorApr 30, 2026 Vetoed by Governor.
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECCo-sponsorApr 30, 2026 Comp. SB subst.
HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state actionCo-sponsorApr 22, 2026 Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
HB1658 Tennessee Civics Education ActCo-sponsorApr 19, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
HB1153 Program to provide free school breakfast and lunch to all studentsCo-sponsorApr 19, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added.

Voting record

BillMotionDateVoteResult
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 22–11
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11Apr 22, 2026YeaPassed 22–11
HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of educationFailed to pass Senate, Ayes 16, Nays 14Apr 21, 2026YeaPassed 16–14
HB656 Number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAsPassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 13, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB656 Number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAsPassed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Apr 13, 2026YeaPassed 32–0
HB1729 Use of student performance on Classic Learning Test to be used alongside ACT and SAT forPassed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 8Apr 12, 2026YeaPassed 24–8
HB1882 State university boardsPassed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6Apr 12, 2026YeaPassed 25–6
HB1882 State university boardsPassed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6Apr 12, 2026YeaPassed 25–6
HB1729 Use of student performance on Classic Learning Test to be used alongside ACT and SAT forPassed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 8Apr 12, 2026YeaPassed 24–8
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
HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state actionPassed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13Apr 1, 2026YeaPassed 18–13
HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state actionPassed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13Apr 1, 2026YeaPassed 18–13
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 28–3
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECPassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3Mar 29, 2026YeaPassed 28–3
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
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2Feb 17, 2026YeaPassed 7–0
HB1833 Ch. 799, Appointing authority for nine voting members of THECRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2Feb 17, 2026YeaPassed 7–0