SB0637

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education funding.

Introduced·1/31/25
Draft Text

Adjusts education funding allocation for school districts with specific student populations.

This bill amends Tennessee's education funding allocation by adjusting the weighted allocation for students in local education agencies with a membership between 1,001 and 1,250. It designates a 3% allocation for these districts, shifting the previous allocation to a new subdivision. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 5, Nays 4 PNV 0

5 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 4

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