AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to class sizes.

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.

1. Jan 17, 2023SenateFiled for introduction
2. Jan 20, 2023SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
3. Jan 21, 2023CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee · Senate Education Committee
4. Feb 22, 2023CommitteePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/1/2023 · Senate Education Committee
5. Mar 1, 2023CommitteeRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1 · Senate Calendar Committee
6. Mar 3, 2023SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2023
7. Mar 6, 2023SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0087)
8. Mar 6, 2023SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 7
9. Mar 6, 2023SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
10. Mar 9, 2023HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• JL Jon LundbergR Primary sponsor · District 4