Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeSponsored 19 tracked education bills · 73 recorded votes
| Bill | Role | Latest action |
|---|---|---|
| HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practice | Primary | May 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1134 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Primary | Apr 22, 2026 Effective date(s) 04/07/2026 |
| HB1888 Waiver of educator licensure for experienced teachers without a bachelor's degree from | Primary | Apr 19, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026 |
| HB998 Higher education institutions' annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure report | Primary | Mar 17, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee |
| HB1524 Allows trained school staff to search after a weapons detection alert | Primary | Jan 21, 2026 Withdrawn. |
| HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of education | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1069 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Co-sponsor | May 25, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 10/01/2026 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Co-sponsor | May 25, 2026 Pub. Ch. 1012 |
| HB2106 Limits annual transfers to Tennessee Promise scholarship reserve from lottery education | Co-sponsor | May 17, 2026 Comp. SB subst. |
| HB2187 Ch. 720, The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act | Co-sponsor | May 4, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 720 |
| HB2393 Ch. 808, Students in grades K-5 prohibited from using digital devices at school | Co-sponsor | Apr 28, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 808 |
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Co-sponsor | Apr 27, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 701 |
| HB2076 Task force to study ultra-processed foods in TN public school meals | Co-sponsor | Apr 14, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee |
| HB645 Western Governors University - Senator Ben Atchley opportunity grant | Co-sponsor | Apr 13, 2026 Failed in Education Committee |
| HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public | Co-sponsor | Mar 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 States | Co-sponsor | Mar 23, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added. |
| Bill | Motion | Date | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of education | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 22–11 |
| HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of education | Passed H., Ayes 54, Nays 39, PNV 0 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 54–39 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 31–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 31–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Conf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 80, Nays 0 PNV 6 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 80–0 |
| HB2422 |
| Conf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 80, Nays 0 PNV 6 |
| Apr 22, 2026 |
| Yea |
| Passed 80–0 |
| HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of education | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 22–11 |
| HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of education | Passed H., Ayes 54, Nays 39, PNV 0 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 54–39 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 4, PNV 2 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–4 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 4, PNV 2 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–4 |
| HB1881 Removes outdated literacy reporting requirements for the department of education | Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 16, Nays 14 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 16–14 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | H. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 60, Nays 22 PNV 8 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 60–22 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | H. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 60, Nays 22 PNV 8 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 60–22 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 28–0 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 28–0 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 25–6 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 25–6 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Passed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 1, PNV 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 87–1 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 4, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 86–4 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 4, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 86–4 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Passed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 1, PNV 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 87–1 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Passed H., as am., Ayes 62, Nays 29, PNV 2 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 62–29 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Passed H., as am., Ayes 62, Nays 29, PNV 2 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 62–29 |
| HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practice | Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 89–0 |
| HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practice | Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 89–0 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 8–1 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 8–1 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 9–1 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 9–1 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA1215), Ayes 21, Nays 70, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Nay | Failed 21–70 |
| HB2121 LEAs and public charter schools to submit expenditure reports | Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA1215), Ayes 21, Nays 70, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Nay | Failed 21–70 |
| HB2106 Limits annual transfers to Tennessee Promise scholarship reserve from lottery education | Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 19, 2026 | Yea | Passed 96–0 |
| HB2106 Limits annual transfers to Tennessee Promise scholarship reserve from lottery education | Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 19, 2026 | Yea | Passed 96–0 |
| HB2076 Task force to study ultra-processed foods in TN public school meals | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 1 | Apr 5, 2026 | Yea | Passed 30–1 |
| HB2076 Task force to study ultra-processed foods in TN public school meals | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 1 | Apr 5, 2026 | Yea | Passed 30–1 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 18–13 |
| HB2393 Ch. 808, Students in grades K-5 prohibited from using digital devices at school | Passed H., Ayes 87, Nays 6, PNV 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 87–6 |
| HB2393 Ch. 808, Students in grades K-5 prohibited from using digital devices at school | Failed to adopt am. (Amenmdment 2 - HA0930), Ayes 23, Nays 71, PNV 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Nay | Failed 23–71 |
| HB2393 Ch. 808, Students in grades K-5 prohibited from using digital devices at school | Failed to adopt am. (Amenmdment 2 - HA0930), Ayes 23, Nays 71, PNV 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Nay | Failed 23–71 |
| HB2393 Ch. 808, Students in grades K-5 prohibited from using digital devices at school | Passed H., Ayes 87, Nays 6, PNV 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 87–6 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 18–13 |
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA0895), Ayes 23, Nays 70, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Nay | Failed 23–70 |
| HB2106 Limits annual transfers to Tennessee Promise scholarship reserve from lottery education | Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 33–0 |
| HB2187 Ch. 720, The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act | Failed to adopt Am (Amendment 1 - HA0888), Ayes 24, Nays 70, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Nay | Failed 24–70 |
| HB2187 Ch. 720, The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act | Failed to adopt Am (Amendment 1 - HA0888), Ayes 24, Nays 70, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Nay | Failed 24–70 |
| HB2187 Ch. 720, The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act | Passed H., Ayes 75, Nays 19, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 75–19 |
| HB2187 Ch. 720, The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Act | Passed H., Ayes 75, Nays 19, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 75–19 |
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Passed H., Ayes 70, Nays 22, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 70–22 |
| HB1822 Ch. 701, Allows public schools to teach about positive impacts of religion in American history | Passed H., Ayes 70, Nays 22, PNV 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 70–22 |
| HB1971 Ch. 664, Limits ability to seek court orders challenging state action | Passed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 56–38 |