Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 151: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires each local board of education and governing body of a public charter school to display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution in a prominent location in each school building. - Amends TCA Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 151 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires each local board of education and governing body of a public charter school to display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution in a prominent location in each school building. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pody | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction