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TN SB1896
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janince Bowling
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AI Summary
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Boards of education that contract with private transportation service providers must provide school transportation to all students living more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school by the nearest accessible route
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-2101(a) regarding school transportation requirements
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Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49; Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to school transportation.
Local Education Agencies
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance, Ways and Means3/11/2026
Education2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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