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TN SB2674

TN SB2674
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education funding.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Public Education Investments Act"; increases, from $50,000 to $50,290, the minimum base salary in the state salary schedule for teachers; increases from 5 percent to 10 percent the weighted allocation for a student who is a member in a school that is eligible for Title I schoolwide designation in the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act; increases the amount of a Tennessee middle college scholarship by 3 percent each academic year for 10 academic years. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Public Education Investments Act," makes several changes to how education is funded in Tennessee. It increases the minimum base salary for teachers to $50,290 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, it raises the weighted allocation for students in schools eligible for a Title I schoolwide designation, meaning these schools will receive more funding per student, from 5% to 10% of the student's allocation. Title I is a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families. Finally, the bill increases the amount of a Tennessee middle college scholarship by 3% each academic year for the next ten years, providing more financial support for students pursuing early college opportunities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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