All Roll Calls
Yes: 160 • No: 55
TennesseeSB 0134114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Education, Dept. of
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
More protections for learning pod families
Government employees cannot inspect, investigate, or visit property solely because a learning pod operates there. State agencies, local governments, and school agencies cannot require pods to register or report their existence, operations, or activities. Local education agencies cannot take action against or treat students or parents differently because they join a pod. In administrative or court cases, compliance questions require a judicial decision, not reliance on claims of compliance. The government that adopted a challenged law must prove compliance with the act by clear and convincing evidence. It must show that the law respects parental care and supervision rights and does not single out education while similar gatherings remain unregulated. It must also show that the law is narrowly focused on public health and safety and does not conflict with the act.
Attendance rules for learning pod families
Children in learning pods meet Tennessee's required school attendance rules when enrolled in a public, church-related, or private school. If a child is not enrolled in one of those schools, the parent must follow Tennessee Code section 49-6-3050(b). Joining a pod alone does not remove that requirement.
Fewer education rules for family learning pods
Tennessee's Learning Pod Protection Act took effect when it became law. Learning pods are voluntary parent groups for K–12 education, whether or not services involve payment. The law covers parents and guardians until their child graduates high school or reaches age 22, whichever comes first. Pods are not classified as nonpublic schools. State and local agencies cannot regulate pods under education rules, including class sizes, staff licenses, background checks, and school-facility rules. Buildings must still meet applicable building and fire codes for their main use and have smoke alarms or smoke detection. Carbon monoxide alarms are required when a building has a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage. Operating a pod does not change a building's occupancy classification or trigger otherwise inapplicable rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Janice Bowling
Republican • Senate
Paul Rose
Republican • Senate
Stevens
Affiliation unavailable
Page Walley
Republican • Senate
White
Affiliation unavailable
Ken Yager
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/16/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2025
Yes: 58 • No: 28
House vote • 4/16/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2025
Yes: 65 • No: 27
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/3/2025
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 05/02/2025
5/13/2025Pub. Ch. 305
5/13/2025Signed by Governor.
5/2/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
4/22/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/21/2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/21/2025SenatePassed H., Ayes 58, Nays 28, PNV 6
4/16/2025HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0301)
4/16/2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
4/16/2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
4/7/2025HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
4/3/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/3/2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 0, PNV 1
4/3/2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0270)
4/3/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
4/1/2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/26/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
3/19/2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/26/2025
3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
3/12/2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
1/16/2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
1/15/2025SenateFiled for introduction
1/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA0301
Introduced
SA0270
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