Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB2011

Filed/Introduced
8/16/26  
Introduced
1/22/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Refer
2/10/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Chaptered
3/16/26  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Chapter 426 of the Public Acts of 2025, relative to the advisory committee on innovations in K-12 education.

Summary

HB2011 amends a 2025 public act that created the advisory committee on innovations in K-12 education. The bill does not change the committee’s duties or membership; instead, it extends the committee’s life by replacing the prior sunset date of December 31, 2025, with June 1, 2026, after which the committee will cease to exist. In practical terms, the measure keeps the advisory committee operating for several additional months so it can continue its work on K-12 education innovation. Because the bill is narrowly focused on the committee’s expiration date, it is a procedural extension rather than a substantive education policy change. It affects the existing statutory framework governing the advisory committee and preserves the committee’s authority until the new termination date. No new programs, mandates, or funding provisions are added in the text provided.

Impact

The bill amends Chapter 426 of the Public Acts of 2025 by changing the advisory committee’s sunset date from December 31, 2025, to June 1, 2026. This extends the committee’s statutory existence and allows it to continue advising on innovations in K-12 education for a longer period before automatically dissolving. The measure affects the state’s education governance structure by prolonging an existing temporary advisory body, but it does not alter broader K-12 laws, school operations, or local district requirements.

Sentiment

The available voting history shows strong and unanimous support for the bill at every stage. It passed the House K-12 Subcommittee 8-0, the House Education Committee 15-0, and the House floor 91-0 on consent calendar passage. The absence of recorded opposition suggests the bill was viewed as a routine, noncontroversial extension of an existing committee rather than a disputed policy change.

Contention

There is little to no visible contention in the materials provided. No committee transcript is available, and the recorded votes were unanimous throughout the process. If any concern existed, it would most likely have centered on whether the advisory committee should continue beyond its original sunset date, but the legislative record here shows no organized opposition, amendments, or debate over the extension.

Companion Bills

TN SB1582

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Chapter 426 of the Public Acts of 2025, relative to the advisory committee on innovations in K-12 education.

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