Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 1494
Local Education Agencies - As introduced, adds sixth grade to the grade levels for which a local board of education is required to establish an alternative school for students who have been suspended or expelled from the regular school program; requires a student in sixth grade who has been suspended for more than 10 days or expelled from the regular school program to attend an alternative school if there is space and staff available, with certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Walley (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Feb 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 17, 2026 · House
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Dec 22, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction