SB2477

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2477 amends Tennessee education funding to redefine "economically disadvantaged" students.

SB2477 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to redefine "economically disadvantaged" students. The bill specifies that such students include those defined under Tennessee's Every Student Succeeds Act plan, those eligible for free or reduced-price school meals or milk, and those enrolled in the state's Medicaid program. This act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to TISA allocations for the 2026-2027 school year and each school year thereafter.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Mar 5

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee