SB2512

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 51; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to pre-kindergarten.

Failed·3/4/26
Draft Text

Establishes a universal pre-kindergarten program in Tennessee funded by a data transaction privilege tax on digital advertising services.

The bill establishes a universal pre-kindergarten program in Tennessee, making enrollment in pre-kindergarten programs mandatory for eligible children. It mandates that local education agencies (LEAs) provide pre-kindergarten programs that meet specific criteria, including a maximum class size of 20 students, at least one licensed teacher per classroom, and at least one educational assistant per classroom. The bill also imposes a data transaction privilege tax on digital advertising services to fund the program.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 4

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Failed in Senate Education Committee

Mar 2

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Feb 26

Senate

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026