HB 225 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, repeals the "Tennessee Community Schools Act"; enacts the "Tennessee Full Service Community Schools Act." - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 225 replaces Tennessee’s "Tennessee Community Schools Act" with the "Tennessee Full Service Community Schools Act." It requires local school districts to partner with community organizations to create schools offering integrated services like academic support, health care, and family resources - directly affecting public schools, students, families, and community partners. The bill establishes a grant program administered by the University of Tennessee starting in 2026, funding partnerships that develop long-term operational models through formal agreements with community groups. Schools receiving grants must coordinate services through stakeholder committees and conduct community needs assessments to align support with student and family requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Total actions
15
Key actions
10
Committee
13
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/11/2025
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Education Committee to 3/11/2025
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/4/2025
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 2/25/2025
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Education Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Kirk Haston
RRepublican
TN
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