Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2121: School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2121 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction