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

SB 729: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, authorizes an LEA to adopt and implement a merit-based pay structure for educators to award additional compensation to high-performing educators and to incentivize educators to meet and exceed expectations. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Enacted Last action April 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 256

Plain-language summary

SB 729 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, authorizes an LEA to adopt and implement a merit-based pay structure for educators to award additional compensation to high-performing educators and to incentivize educators to meet and exceed expectations. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 256.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).