SB2351Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1012
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 1 · April 21, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Not Voting |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
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 3/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 1
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1012
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