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TN SB1896
TN SB1896AN 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
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 that if a local board of education, which is the governing body responsible for public schools in a specific area, contracts with individuals or companies that own the necessary vehicles to provide school transportation, then that board must ensure transportation is provided to all students who live more than 1.5 miles from the school they are assigned to and enrolled in, measured by the closest accessible route. This change amends existing Tennessee law related to education and transportation, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education Hearing (15:00:00 3/4/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1896&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1818 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1818.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1896.pdf |
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