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HB 1056

Education - As introduced, corrects the name of the Cumberland Museum and Science Center to the Adventure Science Center for purposes of receipt of appropriations of state funds made for educational grants-in-aid under allotments of the commissioner of finance and administration. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Clay Doggett

Bill renames Cumberland Museum and Science Center to Adventure Science Center in state law to enable proper receipt of educational funding.

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 1056

Legislative bill overview

HB 1056 updates Tennessee state law to officially recognize the "Adventure Science Center" as the correct legal name for what was previously called the Cumberland Museum and Science Center. This administrative change ensures the institution can properly receive state educational grants and appropriations under its current operating name.

Why is this important

Many institutions undergo name changes for branding, mission refinement, or operational reasons. When they do, state law must be updated so that government funding mechanisms—which are often tied to specific legal entity names—continue to function correctly. Without this correction, the center could face delays or complications in accessing state educational funding it's entitled to receive.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal substantive debate expected: This is primarily a technical/administrative correction rather than a policy change, so legislative opposition is unlikely
  • Questions about timing: Why the name change wasn't reflected in statute earlier, or whether there are outstanding administrative issues that prompted this update
  • Scope of other references: Legislators may ask whether the old name appears in other state statutes or regulations that also need updating

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

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