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TN SB0712

TN SB0712
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.


summary

Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
Passed
04/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, prohibits an LEA or public charter school from using public funds to initiate or maintain any civil action or proceeding against this state or an agency or officer of this state to challenge a school or district accountability measure established under state law. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, which relates to education, by adding a new section that prohibits Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, or public charter schools from using public money to start or continue any lawsuit against the state, its agencies, or officials. This prohibition specifically applies to challenges against school or district accountability measures that have been put in place under Title 49. The bill also includes a provision that it takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as it is deemed necessary for the public welfare.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/21/2026 (on 05/05/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Government Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure

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