SB1272

AN ACT, to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 8; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 6; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 16, Part 2; Title 49, Chapter 18, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 31; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 41; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 50; Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2 and Chapter 1005 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to education.

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SB1272 amends Tennessee education laws, affecting virtual school enrollment caps, stockpile days, and teacher licensure.

SB1272 amends various sections of Tennessee education laws. It allows public virtual schools to exceed enrollment caps if they meet student achievement growth expectations. It modifies stockpile days, allowing up to 13 days for specific reasons and prohibiting their use for early school year ends. The bill also changes teacher licensure requirements, including the need for valid qualifications at the time of a child's birth, adoption, or stillbirth. Additionally, it mandates reports on the use of corporal punishment and modifies funding allocations for local education agencies.

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 235

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/23/2025

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Transmitted to Governor for action.