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TN SB2228
TN SB2228AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 5, Chapter 21; Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 15, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 17; Section 49-2-203; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 4; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 16; Title 49, Chapter 50, Pa
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, terminates the dyslexia advisory council and directs the advisory council for the education of students with disabilities to advise the department of education on matters related to dyslexia; terminates the energy efficient schools council and creates an office of energy efficient schools within the department; expands student eligibility for an individualized education account; revises other various provisions of law related to education. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 5, Chapter 21; Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 13; Title 49, Chapter 15, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 17; Section 49-2-203; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 4; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 16; Title 49, Chapter 50, Part 18; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 15; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 22; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 23; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 34; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 42; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 81; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Section 68-204-110.
AI Summary
This bill makes numerous changes to Tennessee education law, including terminating the dyslexia advisory council and assigning its duties to the advisory council for students with disabilities, and dissolving the energy efficient schools council to create an office of energy efficient schools within the department of education. It also expands eligibility for individualized education accounts (IEAs), which are state-funded accounts to help students with disabilities access educational services, to include more students with specific disabilities and those transitioning from early intervention programs. The bill also revises provisions related to teacher employment and leave, the administration of county education departments, the definition of "career and technical education" to "college, career, and military readiness," and the requirements for background checks for individuals working with children in schools and child care programs. Additionally, it modifies rules for public virtual schools, including enrollment caps and interventions for underperforming schools, and establishes new procedures for reporting and investigating antisemitic discrimination and harassment in educational institutions.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Education Hearing (15:00:00 3/11/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2228&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0529 (13860) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2368.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0529 (13860) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2294.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2228 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0529.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2228 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2228.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2228.pdf |
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