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TN HB1790

TN HB1790
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the minimum age requirement for obtaining an initial school bus endorsement, which is a certification allowing someone to drive a school bus, from 25 to 23 years old. It also grants local school boards and public charter school governing bodies the authority to establish their own specific qualifications for school bus drivers, prioritizing the safety and health of students. These changes are intended to update existing Tennessee laws related to driver licensing and school transportation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee (on 04/15/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Transportation
  • ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety

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