AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to class sizes.
- Introduced Jan 30, 2023
- In committee Feb 2, 2023
- Failed
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Education - As introduced, repeals the maximum class sizes, maximum class size averages, student-teacher ratios, and the prohibition against split-grade classes established by law; authorizes each local education agency (LEA) and public charter school to establish the maximum class sizes for schools under its control and jurisdiction; requires the state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, to develop guidance for LEAs and public charter schools in establishing maximum class sizes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Every action
10 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled for introduction
- HouseIntro., P1C.
- HouseP2C, ref. to Education Administration
- CommitteeAssigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee · House K-12 Subcommittee
- CommitteePlaced on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/7/2023 · House K-12 Subcommittee
- HouseAction Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/14/2023
- CommitteePlaced on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/14/2023 · House K-12 Subcommittee
- HouseAction Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/21/2023
- CommitteePlaced on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/21/2023 · House K-12 Subcommittee
- HouseFailed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Administration
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
- DM Debra MoodyR Primary sponsor · District 81
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.