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TN HB1790
TN HB1790AN 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
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
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)
Mike Sparks (R)*,
Jody Barrett (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Michael Hale (R),
Torrey Harris (D),
Tim Hicks (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Michael Lankford (R),
Aron Maberry (R),
Larry Miller (D),
Jason Powell (D),
Kevin Raper (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Todd Warner (R),
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1790&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1790 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1790.pdf | 03/07/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1790.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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