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TN SB0161
TN SB0161AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 2, relative to boards of education.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires each board of education for an LEA that operates at least one high school to adopt and implement a policy to authorize a high school student to serve as an advisory, nonvoting representative on the board during meetings that are open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2.
AI Summary
This bill requires local education agencies (LEAs) that operate at least one high school to adopt a policy allowing a junior or senior student to serve as a nonvoting, advisory representative on the school board during public meetings, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The student representative will have no compensation or reimbursement and can be subject to additional eligibility requirements set by the board. An exception exists for LEAs that already have an existing student advisory group consisting of at least one student from each high school that meets regularly to advise the board. The bill aims to provide students with a mechanism to have input into school board discussions, though without voting power. The legislation will take effect immediately for policy adoption purposes, but the substantive requirements will not be implemented until July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to develop and implement their student representative policies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025, 07/01/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0161&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0359.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0161 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0279.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0279 (4782) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0459.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0161 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0161.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0161.pdf |
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