SB1044Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to public schools.
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires a parent or guardian who wishes to enroll the parent's or guardian's student into an LEA or public charter school to submit one of the listed documents to the LEA or public charter school upon enrollment of the student unless the parent or guardian pays an amount equal to the amount representing the per pupil state and local funds generated and required through the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula for the LEA in which the participating student resides. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Education Committee
March 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Education Committee · March 19, 2025
3
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | No |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | No |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | No |
| Bill Powers | 22 | No |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | No |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | 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 3/19/2025
Failed in Senate Education Committee
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