SB0593

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to capital improvements.

Introduced·1/30/25
Draft Text

Establishes a School District Capital Improvements Investment Trust Act to fund capital improvements for local education agencies.

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to establish the School District Capital Improvements Investment Trust Act. Local boards of education can create investment trusts to fund capital improvements, including construction, renovations, and maintenance of school buildings and grounds. The act outlines requirements for establishing and maintaining these trusts, such as adopting a capital improvements plan, maintaining a public school fund balance, and ensuring assets are protected from creditors.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 4

2:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Jan 21

2:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Feb 4

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Jan 27

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/4/2026

Jan 21

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 2/4/2026