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SB 2139

Education - As introduced, changes, from February 1 to February 15, the deadline for the department of education to submit its annual report to the general assembly on funds received and payments made through the school safety alert grant pilot fund after the department submits its initial report on February 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee SB 2139 delays the Department of Education's annual School Safety Alert Grant Pilot Fund report deadline from February 1 to February 15, effective after the initial 2026 report.

Pub. Ch. 852
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Bill Summary · SB 2139

Legislative bill overview

SB 2139 adjusts the deadline for Tennessee's Department of Education to submit its annual report on the School Safety Alert Grant Pilot Fund from February 1 to February 15, beginning after the initial report due February 1, 2026. The change applies only to subsequent annual reports, providing the department with two additional weeks to compile and submit financial documentation on this grant program.

Why is this important

The School Safety Alert Grant Pilot Fund supports school safety initiatives across Tennessee, and accurate reporting ensures accountability for how these funds are used. A two-week extension may provide the department sufficient time to prepare comprehensive financial reports without sacrificing oversight, though it also delays legislative review of grant expenditures by that same period.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting delays: Moving the deadline later delays when the General Assembly receives crucial financial data on school safety spending, potentially narrowing the window for legislative review before the fiscal year progresses further
  • Administrative burden vs. legislative oversight: Supporters argue the extension is administrative relief; critics may contend it weakens timely accountability mechanisms
  • Precedent setting: This change could establish a template for extending other state reporting deadlines, raising questions about whether extensions are driven by genuine administrative need or institutional convenience

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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