HB1849In Committee

Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.

Tennessee HB1849 allows counties and cities to establish the elected office of school superintendent through a majority vote of their local legislative body. This bill affects local governments and school districts by providing them the option to change the method of selecting their school superintendent from an appointed to an elected position. Key provisions include the requirement for a majority vote from the local legislative body to create this elected office.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1849 allows counties and cities to establish the elected office of school superintendent through a majority vote of their local legislative body. This bill affects local governments and school districts by providing them the option to change the method of selecting their school superintendent from an appointed to an elected position. Key provisions include the requirement for a majority vote from the local legislative body to create this elected office.

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Sponsor

Butler, Ed

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

February 17, 2026

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesLocal Government, GeneralElection LawsEducation

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