AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school choice.
SB2624 is a Tennessee education bill that makes a broad statutory repeal within Title 49, the state’s education code. The bill deletes Part 26 and Part 35 of Chapter 6 in Title 49, and Part 14 of Chapter 10 in Title 49, all under the general caption of “school choice.” Because the bill text does not include the underlying provisions being repealed, the practical effect is to remove those existing school-choice-related sections from state law rather than create a new program or regulatory framework.
The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. In legal terms, it would amend Tennessee’s education statutes by striking the referenced parts from the code, which could alter or eliminate specific school choice mechanisms, requirements, or authorizations previously contained in those sections. The measure appears to be a cleanup or rollback bill focused on the state’s school-choice statutory structure, but the exact policy consequences depend on the content of the deleted provisions.
There is no committee transcript or recorded vote history provided, so the available record does not show direct debate, amendments, or formal support/opposition. Based on the bill’s caption and structure, the general sentiment appears to be that it is a targeted legislative change aimed at revising school choice law, but the absence of discussion makes it impossible to identify a broader consensus or partisan framing from the materials provided.
The main point of contention, if any, would likely concern the policy effects of repealing existing school-choice provisions: supporters might view the bill as simplifying or correcting the education code, while opponents could see it as reducing parental choice, charter-related options, or other school access mechanisms. Because no transcript is available, specific objections or endorsements cannot be attributed to any individual legislator or stakeholder.
This bill would amend Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 by deleting three specified parts of the education code, thereby removing existing school-choice-related statutory provisions from the law. It would not add new regulatory language; instead, it would repeal or eliminate the referenced sections, potentially affecting students, parents, school districts, charter or choice-related programs, and any entities governed by those provisions.
No committee discussion or vote record is provided, so there is no documented debate to measure support or opposition. The bill’s caption suggests a policy change in the school-choice area, but the available materials do not reveal whether it was viewed favorably as a reform or unfavorably as a rollback. Overall sentiment cannot be determined from the record supplied.
The likely contention centers on the repeal of school-choice provisions in Tennessee’s education code. Supporters of school choice may object if the deleted parts govern vouchers, charter access, open enrollment, or other parental choice mechanisms, while proponents of the bill may argue that the deletions streamline the code or remove outdated provisions. Because there are no transcripts or votes, no specific arguments or named opponents/supporters can be identified.