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

SB 517: Education - As enacted, authorizes local education agencies and public charter schools to provide up to four days of the required 180 days of classroom instruction via hybrid learning in the event of dangerous or extreme weather conditions, or an emergency, as determined by the director of schools or the director of public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action May 27, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 484

Plain-language summary

SB 517 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, authorizes local education agencies and public charter schools to provide up to four days of the required 180 days of classroom instruction via hybrid learning in the event of dangerous or extreme weather conditions, or an emergency, as determined by the director of schools or the director of public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 484.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).