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

SB 1569: Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49.

Enacted Last action April 6, 2026: Pub. Ch. 607

Plain-language summary

SB 1569 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: White. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Pub. Ch. 607.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: White.