SB0517Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school attendance.
Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes local education agencies and public charter schools to provide up to four days of the required 180 days of classroom instruction via hybrid learning in the event of dangerous or extreme weather conditions, or an emergency, as determined by the director of schools or the director of public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 484
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · March 12, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
| Raumesh Akbari | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/20/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/20/2025
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/24/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 484
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