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TN HB1790
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Sparks
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age requirement for school bus driver applicants from the current threshold to 23 years of age
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Deletes subsection (e) of Tennessee Code Section 55-50-302, removing an existing provision related to school bus driver licensing requirements
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Authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt their own policies prescribing school bus driver qualifications for student safety and health, subject to state age requirements
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55, relative to school bus transportation.
School Transportation
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026