Tennessee Senate Bill SB0945

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/5/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Chapter __ of the Public Acts of 2025 (1st Ex. Sess. – SB 6001 / HB 6004); and Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 49, relative to education.

Summary

SB0945 is a narrow education bill that repeals Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-2406 in its entirety. The bill does not add new language or create a new program; instead, it deletes an existing statutory section related to education law. The caption also references amendments to a 2025 public act and to Titles 4, 8, and 49 of the Tennessee Code, but the operative text in the bill consists solely of the repeal provision. Because the bill is limited to deleting one code section, its practical effect would be to remove whatever requirements, authority, or procedures are currently contained in § 49-6-2406. The exact policy impact depends on the contents of that section, but as drafted the bill would alter the state’s education code by eliminating that statutory provision and any obligations or rights tied to it.

Impact

The bill would amend Tennessee’s education statutes by striking Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-2406 from the code. That means any state law, administrative practice, or local school district procedure that relies on that section would no longer have that statutory basis after the act takes effect. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, so the repeal would be effective without delay.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition in the available record. Based on the text alone, the bill appears to be a technical or targeted repeal rather than a broad policy overhaul, which often suggests a more limited or procedural legislative posture. However, the absence of discussion and voting history prevents a reliable assessment of legislative sentiment.

Contention

There are no recorded committee remarks or vote tallies in the provided materials, so no specific points of contention can be identified from the legislative history. The main potential issue is the substance of the repealed section itself: stakeholders affected by § 49-6-2406 could oppose the bill if that provision protects funding, procedures, student rights, or administrative authority. Without the text of the repealed section or hearing testimony, the nature of any disagreement remains unclear.