SB 649 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes recall elections in all counties for members of local boards of education. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49, Chapter 2.

SB 649 would authorize recall elections for members of local school boards in every Tennessee county. The bill removes a specific provision (subsection (e)) from existing law that previously restricted such recalls, enabling voters to initiate removals of school board members before their term ends. If enacted, this change would directly affect all 95 county school boards and the process for holding recalls statewide. The bill focuses on modifying election procedures without altering school board duties or funding.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Rusty Crowe
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