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TN HB0656
TN HB0656AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Crossed Over
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Passed
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the commissioner to annually publish on the department's website the number of waivers from the average class size requirements granted to LEAs during the previous school year for the purpose of funding a grow your own program. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the commissioner of education to annually publish on the department's website the number of waivers granted to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, from average class size requirements during the previous school year. These waivers are specifically for the purpose of funding a "grow your own program," which aims to recruit and train individuals to become teachers within their local communities. This provision is intended to increase transparency regarding how these waivers are utilized for teacher development initiatives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by H. Speaker (on 04/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0656&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0656 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0815.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0687 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0797.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0797 (14563) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2226.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0687 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0687.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0656.pdf |
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