TennesseeSchool Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 19Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.Latest
- Mar 16Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Passed Senate
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 16Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
- Mar 13Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
- Mar 11Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Vote recorded SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 5Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education CommitteeMinor
- Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 22Filed for introductionIntroduced