SB 1855: Education, Higher - As introduced, extends, from January 1 to January 15, the deadline for the department of correction to submit its annual report on higher education opportunities available to incarcerated individuals to the chairs of the judiciary and education committees of the senate and the criminal justice and education administration committees of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 49.

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SB 1855 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As introduced, extends, from January 1 to January 15, the deadline for the department of correction to submit its annual report on higher education opportunities available to incarcerated individuals to the chairs of the judiciary and education committees of the senate and the criminal justice and education administration committees of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

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