Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1275: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires the department of education, by July 31 each year, to list on its website each LEA designated as a high performing school district for the upcoming school year and how long the LEA will be designated a high performing school district before having to meet the criteria for re-designation. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Introduced Last action February 25, 2026: Sponsor change.

Plain-language summary

HB 1275 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires the department of education, by July 31 each year, to list on its website each LEA designated as a high performing school district for the upcoming school year and how long the LEA will be designated a high performing school district before having to meet the criteria for re-designation. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Sponsor change.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic).