SB1822

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to interscholastic athletics.

Complete·5/18/26

SB1822 allows private school students to try out for interscholastic athletics at their zoned public high school.

SB1822 amends Tennessee law to allow private school students to try out for interscholastic athletics at their zoned public high school. This applies to students enrolled in private schools serving fewer than 200 students and located within the local education agency's boundaries. Students must meet eligibility requirements set by the relevant organization or association. The act does not affect the authority of coaches or organizations to determine eligibility or enforce rules. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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1 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 18

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 893

May 18

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 5

Senate

Signed by Governor.