TN SB2228

Establishes the State Board of Education, Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission, and Public Charter School Commission as independent entities administratively attached to the Department of Education, prohibiting the Commissioner from exercising supervisory authority over these bodies.

Terminates the Energy Efficient Schools Council on July 1, 2026, transferring its functions to a new Office of Energy Efficient Schools within the Department of Education, which will administer energy efficiency grants and maintain a seven-member technical advisory committee.

Modifies public virtual school enrollment caps at 1,500 students per LEA, with exceptions for LEAs with existing virtual schools, and requires closure of virtual schools identified as priority schools for two consecutive cycles.

Expands eligibility for the Individualized Education Account (IEA) program to include children participating in the Tennessee Early Intervention System Extended Option, and prohibits IEA funds from being used for ABLE account contributions beginning July 1, 2026.

Renames "career and technical education" divisions to "college, career, and military readiness" throughout state code, and requires LEA/charter school Title VI coordinators to investigate antisemitism complaints before reporting to the state coordinator.