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TN HB0708
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 5, relative to the state board of education's subpoena power.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, expands the state board's power to subpoena the appearance of persons or the production of items the chair of the state board, or the chair's designee, considers material or relevant to an accountability hearing for a local education agency operating a public school, or a public charter school, receiving a "D" or "F" letter grade. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill expands the Tennessee State Board of Education's subpoena power, allowing the board's chair or designee to compel the appearance of persons or the production of documents, videos, and audio recordings for two specific purposes: (1) investigations related to educator licensing actions (such as revoking, suspending, or refusing to issue/renew a license), which can occur within or outside of Tennessee, and (2) accountability hearings for local education agencies or public charter schools that have received a "D" or "F" letter grade. The expanded subpoena power gives the state board more investigative and oversight capabilities, enabling them to gather potentially critical evidence when examining potential issues with school performance or educator conduct. The bill amends existing Tennessee Code and will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 376 (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=HB0708&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0376.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0688 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0688.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0708.pdf |
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