SB0184

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 3, relative to funding for teachers' supplies.

Introduced·1/15/25
Draft Text

Increases funding for teachers' supplies from $200 to $500 per teacher.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to increase the funding for teachers' supplies from two hundred dollars ($200) to five hundred dollars ($500) per teacher. The bill clarifies that it is not an appropriation of funds and that no funds will be obligated or expended unless specifically appropriated by the General Appropriations Act. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0

7 Yea

RRRRRDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026