AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education.
State of TennesseeTennesseeAs enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- May 27, 2026
- 169 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
TN SB 1585 · PassedMay 27
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Bill details
- Last action
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 · May 27, 2026
Sponsors
JJJack JohnsonSenator · Republican · SD-027Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
ALAdam LoweSenator · Republican · SD-001
PBPaul BaileySenator · Republican · SD-015
JBJanince BowlingSenator · Republican · SD-016
TGTodd GardenhireSenator · Republican · SD-010
JSJessie SealSenator · Republican · SD-008
JSJohn StevensSenator · Republican · SD-024
Bill history
Newest first.
May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 27, 2026Pub. Ch. 1069
May 22, 2026Signed by Governor.Senate
May 11, 2026Transmitted to Governor for action.Senate
May 7, 2026Signed by H. SpeakerHouse
Apr 30, 2026Signed by Senate SpeakerSenate
Apr 30, 2026Enrolled and ready for signaturesSenate
Apr 24, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Show 26 earlier actions
Apr 23, 2026Passed H., Ayes 54, Nays 39, PNV 0House
Apr 23, 2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 5 - HA1246)House
Apr 23, 2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 9 - HA1252)House
Apr 23, 2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 4 - HA1240)House
Apr 23, 2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA1230)House
Apr 23, 2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA1229)House
Apr 23, 2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1025)House
Apr 23, 2026Subst. for comp. HB.House
Apr 23, 2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseSenate
Apr 23, 2026Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 22, Nays 11Senate
Apr 22, 2026Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026Senate
Apr 22, 2026Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 16, Nays 14Senate
Apr 22, 2026Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0787)Senate
Apr 21, 2026Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026Senate
Apr 20, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Mar 23, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Mar 23, 2026Re-refer to S. Cal CommSenate
Mar 20, 2026Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026Senate
Mar 18, 2026Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0Senate
Mar 12, 2026Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026Senate
Mar 12, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate
Mar 11, 2026Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026Senate
Mar 5, 2026Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026Senate
Jan 14, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education CommitteeSenate
Jan 13, 2026Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationSenate
Jan 12, 2026Filed for introductionSenate
Recorded votes
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0Mar 18, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third ConsiderationApr 22, 2026 · Senate · 16 yea · 14 nayFailedFailed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 6 BY BARRETT PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONApr 23, 2026 · House · 26 yea · 61 nayFailedFailed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 7 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONApr 23, 2026 · House · 19 yea · 72 nayFailedFailed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 8 BY PEARSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONApr 23, 2026 · House · 19 yea · 72 nayFailedFailed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONApr 23, 2026 · House · 54 yea · 39 nayPassedPassed
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONApr 23, 2026 · House · 63 yea · 29 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Education
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