HB1888Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educator licensure.
Introduced by Robert Stevens, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, allows the state board of education to waive the educator licensure requirement for an individual who does not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution, but who has at least five years of teaching experience at a church-related school or private school approved to operate in this state, if the individual meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · March 30, 2026
5
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | No |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | No |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
| Justin Lafferty | 89 | Yes |
| G.A. Hardaway | 93 | No |
| Antonio Parkinson | 98 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Education Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/24/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Placed behind the budget
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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