Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeSponsored 44 tracked education bills · 4 passed · 95 recorded votes
| Bill | Role | Latest action |
|---|---|---|
| HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universal | Primary | May 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1132 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Primary | May 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056 |
| HB1973 Licensure discipline for educators engaging in sexual misconduct | Primary | May 17, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 898 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Primary | May 17, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 905 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Primary | May 4, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 818 |
| 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 |
| HB1977 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educators | Primary | Apr 19, 2026 Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee |
| HB148 Creates Tennessee Promise completions grant special account in state treasury | Primary | Apr 13, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 |
| HB401 TISA - pre-kindergarten students with special education needs | Primary | Apr 13, 2026 Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 |
| HB912 Abolishment of economic feasibility study on statewide comprehensive energy policy | Primary | Apr 7, 2026 No Action Taken |
| 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 |
| HB1975 Tennessee Career Readiness Enhancement Act | Primary | Mar 17, 2026 Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/24/2026 |
| HB2011 Ch. 579, Extends reporting deadline for advisory committee on innovations in K-12 education | Primary | Mar 15, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 579 |
| HB503 State funding for English language arts a tutor through the Tennessee accelerating literacy and | Primary | Mar 9, 2026 Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/17/2026 |
| HB1976 Private schools must meet specific requirements to receive public funds | Primary | Mar 4, 2026 Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee |
| HB2300 Expands category of students who are considered economically disadvantaged for TISA | Primary | Mar 4, 2026 Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee |
| HB663 Deletes a pilot program to improve parent-teacher engagement that expired in 2021 | Primary | Jan 20, 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 schools | Primary | Jan 13, 2026 Intro., P1C. |
| HB1512 Requires local education agencies to publish their character education curriculum online | Primary | Jan 13, 2026 Intro., P1C. |
| HB637 Memphis Research Consortium - progress report provided to general assembly | Primary | Feb 11, 2025 Intro., P1C. |
| HB1 Education Freedom Act of 2025 | Co-sponsor | Jul 29, 2026 Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee |
| HB2305 Temporary clinical permit for individuals who have begun but not completed clinical practice | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1134 |
| HB2422 Removes outdated language about the format of Tennessee comprehensive assessment | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026 |
| HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requires | Co-sponsor | May 26, 2026 Effective date(s) 05/21/2026 |
| HB2177 Auditing of school funds | Co-sponsor | May 25, 2026 Pub. Ch. 1012 |
| HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside school | Co-sponsor | May 4, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 873 |
| HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program status | Co-sponsor | Apr 28, 2026 Comp. SB subst. |
| HB1658 Tennessee Civics Education Act | Co-sponsor | Apr 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 students | Co-sponsor | Apr 19, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added. |
| HB1771 Ch. 607, Annual education assessments for inmates | Co-sponsor | Apr 5, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607 |
| HB448 Behavior intervention training program requirements | Co-sponsor | Mar 30, 2026 Taken off notice for cal. 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. |
| HB1772 Protects higher education institutions from liability based solely on a person's prior criminal | Co-sponsor | Mar 2, 2026 Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen. |
| HB522 Early Behavioral Intervention and Reporting Act | Co-sponsor | Mar 25, 2025 Placed behind the budget |
| HB1238 Creates the division of early child care and education | Co-sponsor | Mar 18, 2025 Reset on Final cal. of K-12 Subcommittee |
| HB841 Establishes the promising futures early learning scholarship program | Co-sponsor | Feb 25, 2025 P2C, ref. to Education Committee- Government Operations for Review |
| Bill | Motion | Date | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universal | Conf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 68, Nays 18 PNV 3 | Apr 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 68–18 |
| 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 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 |
| HB2277 |
| Conference Committee report adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 4 |
| Apr 22, 2026 |
| Yea |
| Passed 23–4 |
| HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requires | Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| 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 |
| HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requires | Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Apr 21, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requires | Passed H., as am., Ayes 93, Nays 1, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 93–1 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 88–0 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 88–0 |
| HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universal | Passed H., as am., Ayes 54, Nays 31, PNV 3 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 54–31 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HB2485 Changes the definition of economically disadvantaged students for funding and requires | Passed H., as am., Ayes 93, Nays 1, PNV 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | Yea | Passed 93–1 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA1014) | Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 27–1 |
| HB1973 Licensure discipline for educators engaging in sexual misconduct | Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0908) | Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 30–0 |
| HB1973 Licensure discipline for educators engaging in sexual misconduct | Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0908) | Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 30–0 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 18, PNV 0 | Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 73–18 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Passed H., Ayes 73, Nays 18, PNV 0 | Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 73–18 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA1014) | Apr 15, 2026 | Yea | Passed 27–1 |
| HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside school | Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Yea | Passed 94–0 |
| HB2398 Allows certain high school students aged 15 to 18 to work in child care centers outside school | Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Yea | Passed 94–0 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Passed H., as am., Ayes 69, Nays 21, PNV 2 | Apr 12, 2026 | Yea | Passed 69–21 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Passed H., as am., Ayes 69, Nays 21, PNV 2 | Apr 12, 2026 | Yea | Passed 69–21 |
| HB1973 Licensure discipline for educators engaging in sexual misconduct | Passed H., as am., Ayes 91, Nays 1, PNV 0 | Apr 8, 2026 | Yea | Passed 91–1 |
| HB1973 Licensure discipline for educators engaging in sexual misconduct | Passed H., as am., Ayes 91, Nays 1, PNV 0 | Apr 8, 2026 | Yea | Passed 91–1 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Apr 5, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| HB545 Course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0 | Apr 5, 2026 | Yea | Passed 32–0 |
| HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program status | Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 94–0 |
| HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program status | Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Yea | Passed 94–0 |
| HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program status | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 33–0 |
| HB2048 Ch. 812, Annual report on pre-kindergarten program status | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0 | Mar 29, 2026 | Yea | Passed 33–0 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–6 |
| HB664 Deletes antiquated reporting requirement for the office of research and education | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6, PNV 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–6 |
| HB2277 Public schools must annually report local assessments, use only the state-provided universal | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3 | Mar 22, 2026 | Yea | Passed 27–3 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–6 |
| HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yea | Passed 30–0 |
| HB349 Deletes outdated section of code regarding study by Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yea | Passed 30–0 |
| HB2420 Closure of virtual school that meets certain performance criteria | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yea | Passed 26–6 |