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TN HB1771

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Raper

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Tennessee Department of Correction to conduct education assessments for all inmates serving felony sentences during intake and at least annually thereafter

  • Education assessments must collect information on inmates' highest grade level attained and their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education

  • Inmates eligible for educational advancement must receive written notification of available educational programming within 90 days of their assessment

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49, relative to education.

Correction, Dept. of

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/18/2026
State & Local Government2/10/2026
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/4/2026
State & Local Government1/22/2026

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