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TennesseeSB 1817114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to dependent children of service members.

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Signed by Governor

Local Education Agencies

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Military children get disability services at enrollment

Beginning July 1, 2026, Tennessee school districts must have a student's existing disability-plan services ready when enrollment begins. This applies to military dependents enrolling in public school under Tennessee Code § 49-6-3101(b). Covered plans are active Section 504 plans, individualized family service plans, and individualized education programs.

Military juniors and seniors can stay enrolled

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible military dependents in grades 11 or 12 can stay at their Tennessee high school. This applies when a service member's move on military orders causes the student to live outside the district. The school must be run by the local school board for the district where the student is enrolled. The district must allow enrollment to continue until graduation or withdrawal, despite any conflicting law.

Military families get enrollment flexibility with deadlines

Beginning July 1, 2026, Tennessee districts must allow eligible military dependents to enroll before moving into the requested school's zone. The student must already live in the district because a service member relocated on military orders. The parent must intend to live in that school's zone within one calendar year after enrollment. By that deadline, the parent must provide proof that the student lives in the zone. Without timely proof, the district may require a transfer to the school assigned to the student's home address.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Janice Bowling

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 134 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2026

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/26/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2026

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

    5/5/2026

  2. Pub. Ch. 834

    5/5/2026

  3. Signed by Governor.

    4/27/2026Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/17/2026Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/16/2026House

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/15/2026Senate

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/15/2026Senate

  8. Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0

    4/14/2026House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1022)

    4/14/2026House

  10. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/14/2026House

  11. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

    3/30/2026House

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    3/26/2026Senate

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/26/2026Senate

  14. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0

    3/26/2026Senate

  15. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0808)

    3/26/2026Senate

  16. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026

    3/24/2026Senate

  17. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

    3/18/2026Senate

  18. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

    3/12/2026Senate

  19. Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026

    3/11/2026Senate

  20. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

    3/5/2026Senate

  21. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

    1/22/2026Senate

  22. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    1/21/2026Senate

  23. Filed for introduction

    1/20/2026Senate

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