Amends TCA Title 49; Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Tennessee SB1896 requires boards of education that contract for transportation services to ensure that all students living more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school have access to school transportation facilities. This bill affects school boards and students, specifically those who reside beyond the specified distance from their school. A key provision mandates that transportation services must be provided for eligible students based on the nearest accessible route.
Tennessee SB1896 requires boards of education that contract for transportation services to ensure that all students living more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school have access to school transportation facilities. This bill affects school boards and students, specifically those who reside beyond the specified distance from their school. A key provision mandates that transportation services must be provided for eligible students based on the nearest accessible route.
Track Tennessee Legislation Like a Pro
Join hundreds of professionals using LegisGo to stay ahead of legislative changes.
Instant Alerts
Get notified when bills you track move through the legislature
AI Summaries
Understand complex legislation in seconds with AI-powered analysis
Full Access
All 132 legislators, committee schedules, and voting records
Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
April 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026