HB 1625 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of education to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49.

HB 1625 extends the expiration date for the Tennessee Department of Education to June 30, 2030, by amending state law to remove an outdated reference and clarify the department's legal foundation. This procedural bill ensures the department continues operating without requiring new legislation until the extended date, directly affecting the Department of Education's ongoing administrative structure.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/16/2026
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 3/16/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/9/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Justin Lafferty
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