HB1849

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 49, relative to elected superintendents of schools.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1849 amends the state code to allow counties and municipalities to establish elected superintendents of schools.

Tennessee HB1849 modifies the state code to permit counties and municipalities to establish the office of elected superintendent of schools through a majority vote of their legislative bodies. This change removes the previous requirement for a director of schools and instead allows for the election of a superintendent in the August general election, serving a four-year term. The bill also outlines qualifications for the superintendent, including a master's degree and at least five years of teaching and administrative experience.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee

3 Yea

RRR

2 Nay

RD

History

Feb 17

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Feb 11

House

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 2/17/2026

Feb 10

House

Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee