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

HB 1849: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes counties and cities to create by majority vote of the local legislative body the elected office of school superintendent. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1849 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes counties and cities to create by majority vote of the local legislative body the elected office of school superintendent. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican).