Memorials, Recognition - 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee -

This Senate Resolution (SR 122) commemorates the 100th anniversary of Tennessee's 1925 Education Act, which established the state's first uniform public school system. The resolution honors Governor Austin Peay's legacy and recognizes how the 1925 Act addressed high adult illiteracy by creating standardized teacher licensing, a state salary schedule, and funding mechanisms that later supported institutions like the University of Tennessee at Martin. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities; it simply formally acknowledges this historical milestone. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on April 10, 2025.