AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the office of elected superintendent of schools.
- Introduced Jan 31, 2023
- In committee Feb 6, 2023
- Failed
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Local Education Agencies - As introduced, enacts the "Local School District Empowerment Act"; allows for the establishment of the office of elected superintendent of schools; adjusts duties of local boards of education in school systems in which the office of elected superintendent of schools is established. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Every action
6 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee · Senate Education Committee
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/1/2023 · Senate Education Committee
- SenateFailed in Senate Education Committee
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | Senate Education Committee | Education Committee: Failed in Senate Education Committee MembersYes · 3 No · 6 |
Failed 3–6 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.
- FN Frank NiceleyR Primary sponsor · District 8
All 1 cosponsor
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 1, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.