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TN SB2535
TN SB2535AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 55, relative to driver education.
summary
Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires the department to collaborate with the department of safety to develop guidelines for LEAs and public charter schools providing a driver education and training course that include certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Education to work with the Department of Safety to create guidelines for local education agencies (LEAs), which are local school districts, and public charter schools that offer driver education and training courses. These guidelines will ensure that the courses include important information such as safety tips for driving and sharing the road, using the official driver license manual for instruction, and educating students about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the risks of distracted driving, with the goal of expanding driver education and promoting highway safety across the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2535&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0735.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2125 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2125.pdf | 02/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2535.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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