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

SB 1719: 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 January 22, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1719 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 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: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).