TN SB0197 | 2023-2024 | 113th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 6 2023 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2023-03-09 - Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on March 6 2023 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2023-03-09 - Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, repeals the maximum class sizes, maximum class size averages, student-teacher ratios, and the prohibition against split-grade classes established by law; authorizes each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school to establish the maximum class sizes for schools under its control and jurisdiction; requires the state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, to develop guidance for LEAs and public charter schools in establishing maximum class sizes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to class sizes.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2023-03-06 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration (Y: 26 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-03-01 - Senate - SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 (Y: 7 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-03-01 - Senate - SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 (Y: 7 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-09 | House | Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. |
| 2023-03-06 | Senate | Engrossed; ready for transmission to House |
| 2023-03-06 | Senate | Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 7 |
| 2023-03-06 | Senate | Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0087) |
| 2023-03-03 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2023 |
| 2023-03-01 | Senate | Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 |
| 2023-02-22 | Senate | Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/1/2023 |
| 2023-01-21 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee |
| 2023-01-20 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2023-01-17 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB0809 (Crossfiled) 2023-03-21 - Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Administration
