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TN SB1569

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn White

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Correction to conduct education assessments for all felony inmates during intake and at least annually thereafter, collecting information on educational attainment and interest in continuing education

  • Education assessments must be administered to all inmates currently serving felony sentences as of July 1, 2026, and repeated at least annually

  • Mandates written notification to eligible inmates about available educational programming and opportunities within 90 days of their assessment

  • Effective date: 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

Transmitted to Governor for action.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/3/2026
State and Local Government1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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