Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 246: Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to convene a working group to study and develop best practices, strategies, and programming for English language learner (EL) educators in this state to utilize in educating EL students enrolled in a public school in this state in any of the grades K-12. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 246 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to convene a working group to study and develop best practices, strategies, and programming for English language learner (EL) educators in this state to utilize in educating EL students enrolled in a public school in this state in any of the grades K-12. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Pub. Ch. 419.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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. 419
- Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0170)
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0170)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 1
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