Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 161: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires each board of education for an LEA that operates at least one high school to adopt and implement a policy to authorize a high school student to serve as an advisory, nonvoting representative on the board during meetings that are open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 161 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires each board of education for an LEA that operates at least one high school to adopt and implement a policy to authorize a high school student to serve as an advisory, nonvoting representative on the board during meetings that are open to the public. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Pub. Ch. 359.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 359
- Effective date(s) 05/05/2025, 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0420)
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0163)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0420)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 1, PNV 6
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