Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to annually notify each local education agency (LEA) in writing of all state and federal grant programs available to assist the LEA in expanding mental health services and resources in schools. - Amends TCA Title 49.
This law requires the Tennessee Department of Education to send a written list of available state and federal grants to every local school district by October 15 each year. The notice must detail how these funds can help schools expand mental health services and explain the steps needed to apply for the money. By making this information accessible annually, the bill aims to ensure school districts are aware of financial resources specifically designed to support student mental health needs.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 25, 2024
Signed May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2024 · House Apr 24, 2024
How they voted
24–0
Passed
Total votes 24
Mar 25, 2024
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
13
Committee
4
May 28, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
upper
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
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May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
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Apr 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 81, Nays 10, PNV 2
lower
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Motion to lift from the table adopted.
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Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Motion to reconsider adopted.
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Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/20/2024
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Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/20/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/13/2024
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Jan 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Jan 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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