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TN SB1951
TN SB1951AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, 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, extends from 18 years with no more than 200,000 miles to the later of 20 years or 300,000 miles, the period for which a conventional or Class D school bus that is used exclusively to transport students from school to an after-school program may be in service; requires such buses to be inspected at least twice annually by the commissioner of safety or the commissioner's designee. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill extends the service life of conventional or Class D school buses used exclusively for transporting students from school to after-school programs, allowing them to remain in service until the later of 20 years or 300,000 miles, a significant increase from the previous limit of 18 years or 200,000 miles. After reaching these new limits, the bus can be used for the remainder of the school year but must be retired or replaced at its conclusion, and the owner must notify the department of safety in writing once the bus reaches either the age or mileage threshold.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education Hearing (15:00:00 2/25/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1951&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1856 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1856.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1951.pdf |
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