AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education.
In plain English Revises assessment testing requirements for students participating in the education savings account program.
Official synopsis: As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67.
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1069 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Allows the establishment of public charter schools that exclusively serve students age 18 and older to help them earn high school diplomas.
Official synopsis: As enacted, authorizes the establishment of adult public charter schools, which are defined as public charter schools that exclusively serve students who are 18 or older by providing instruction to such students in accordance with the rules for adult high schools promulgated by the state…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1088 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43, relative to local historical boards.
As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. – Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6;…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 1065 · 2026-05-27
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to public education.
As enacted, makes various changes and additions to present law concerning public education. – Amends TCA Title 9; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026 · 2026-05-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, relative to healthcare facilities.
In plain English Increases the maximum number of unrelated residents allowed in tier 1 and tier 2 homes for the aged from three to five and four to six, respectively.
Official synopsis: As enacted, increases from three to five the maximum number of nonrelated persons in a home for the aged to be considered a tier 1 home for the aged; increases from four to six the maximum number of nonrelated persons in a home for the…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 973 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
In plain English Allows the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for student assessment, and changes home school testing requirements and opportunities.
Official synopsis: As enacted, allows student performance on the Classic Learning Test to be used alongside the ACT and SAT for various purposes; makes various changes to home school testing requirements and opportunities available to home school students. – Amends TCA Title 49.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/01/2026 · 2026-05-18
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68, relative to children.
In plain English Allows parents to voluntarily surrender parental rights through an alternative method within the state.
Official synopsis: As enacted, provides, in addition to present law, an alternative method for the voluntary surrender of parental rights if executed within the geographic boundaries of the state. – Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 68.
Became lawEffective date(s) 05/07/2026, 01/01/2027 · 2026-05-15
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to opportunity public charter schools.
In plain English Requires the education department to collect and report data on opportunity public charter schools, and requires certain officials to inform at-risk students and parents about enrollment eligibility and school locations.
Official synopsis: As enacted, requires the department of education to annually collect and report certain data for opportunity public charter schools on the department's website; requires a director of schools, juvenile court judge, or department of children's services caseworker who has knowledge that a student is an…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 842 · 2026-05-05
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to state university boards.
In plain English Requires state university board members appointed by the governor to be confirmed by the legislature before starting their terms, with all terms beginning February 1.
Official synopsis: As introduced, requires all gubernatorial appointments to a state university board to be confirmed by joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives prior to commencing a term of office; requires the terms of all state university board members to commence on February 1.…
Passed both chambersVetoed by Governor. · 2026-05-01
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 2, relative to adult day services.
In plain English Increases weekly respite care hours from 12 to 16 and allows programs to serve up to 20 adults instead of 15.
Official synopsis: As enacted, makes various changes to law relative to respite care services, including, but not limited to, increasing the number of hours an adult may attend a limited respite care services program from 12 to 16 hours in any one week, and authorizing such a…
Became lawComp. became Pub. Ch. 788 · 2026-04-28
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8, relative to leave for state employees.
As enacted, grants eligible state employees mandatory paid leave for fostering a minor child. – Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8.
Became lawEffective date(s) 01/01/2027 · 2026-03-30
A RESOLUTION to honor and commemorate "World Down Syndrome Day" in Tennessee.
World Down Syndrome Day
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
A RESOLUTION to commemorate Profound Autism Day.
Profound Autism Day
Became lawSigned by Governor. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to prohibited uses of electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. – Amends TCA Section…
Not out of committeeComp. SB subst. · 2026-03-26
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
As introduced, deletes an antiquated section, which required the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee to, by December 15, 2014, perform a study on the economic feasibility of creating and utilizing a statewide comprehensive energy policy and submit…
FailedFailed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee · 2026-03-24
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