SB0016

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to interscholastic athletics.

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Tennessee SB0016 amends interscholastic athletics regulations, prohibiting public funds for membership in non-compliant associations and requiring.

Tennessee SB0016 amends the state's interscholastic athletics regulations by prohibiting public schools from using public funds to join or maintain membership in associations that do not comply with open meetings laws. It also mandates annual audits for associations that establish and enforce interscholastic sports competition rules. Additionally, the bill restricts public schools from notifying associations about a student's foster care placement without parental consent, except when necessary for the student's eligibility in athletics.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 16

Pub. Ch. 533

Mar 16

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Feb 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.