SB1719

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 49, relative to elected superintendents of schools.

Introduced·1/15/26

Tennessee SB1719 allows counties and municipalities to establish elected superintendents of schools by legislative vote.

Tennessee SB1719 amends Tennessee Code to allow counties and municipalities to establish the office of elected superintendent of schools through a majority vote of the local legislative body. If established, the office replaces the appointed director of schools. The state board of education must set minimum qualifications for the superintendent, including a teacher's professional license, a master's degree, and five years of teaching and administrative experience. The elected superintendent serves a four-year term and is chosen in the August general election.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction