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TN HB1818
TN HB1818AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49; Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to school transportation.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires boards of education that contract for transportation services with persons owning equipment to provide school transportation facilities to all students who live more than 1.5 miles by the nearest accessible route from the school to which they are assigned by the board of education and in which they are enrolled. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
AI Summary
This bill requires Tennessee school boards that contract with individuals or companies for school transportation services to provide transportation for all students who live more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school, measured by the nearest accessible route. This change amends existing Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) laws related to education and transportation, specifically impacting how school transportation is provided when external providers are used, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1818&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1818 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1818.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1818.pdf |
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