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

SB 2121: School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

Passed one chamber Last action March 19, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 2121 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).