SB 197 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

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.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Mar 9, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2023

How they voted

26–7
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 6, 2023
D Democratic6
6 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican27
26 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Mar 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0087)
upper
Mar 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 7
upper
Mar 1, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
upper
Feb 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/1/2023
upper
Jan 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Jon Lundberg
Jon Lundberg
RRepublican
TN
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