Bill
Bill > HB1771
TN HB1771
TN HB1771AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49, relative to education.
summary
Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Correction to conduct an annual "education assessment" for every inmate serving time for a felony offense, which is defined as an evaluation to determine their highest level of education achieved and their interest in further education. The department must then inform these eligible inmates about available educational programs and opportunities, providing this information in writing or electronically within 90 days of the assessment, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Kevin Raper (R)*,
Rick Eldridge (R),
Yusuf Hakeem (D),
Mary Littleton (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607 (on 04/06/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Education of Underprivileged or Underrepresented Groups
- ‐ Other Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1771&ga=114 | 01/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0607.pdf | 04/06/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1771 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0575.pdf | 02/18/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1569 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0460.pdf | 02/08/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0460 (12578) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1436.pdf | 02/08/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1771.pdf | 01/20/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1569 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1569.pdf | 01/20/2026 |
Loading...