STATE BILLTN SB 2121ENGROSSED

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.

As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 16, 2026; 241 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

TN SB 2121 · EngrossedMar 16

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Bill details

Last action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. · Mar 19, 2026

Sponsor

JBJanince BowlingSenator · Republican · SD-016Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 19, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.House

Mar 16, 2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseSenate

Mar 16, 2026Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Senate

Mar 13, 2026Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026Senate

Mar 11, 2026Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeSenate

Mar 5, 2026Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026Senate

Feb 5, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education CommitteeSenate

Feb 2, 2026Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationSenate

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Jan 22, 2026Filed for introductionSenate

Recorded votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeMar 11, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to AdoptMar 16, 2026 · Senate · 32 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

School Transportation

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