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HB 663

Education - As introduced, deletes a pilot program, which was established to improve parent-teacher engagement in any grade from kindergarten through grade two in public schools, that expired in 2021. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee HB 663 deletes expired 2021 parent-teacher engagement pilot program language from education code, removing obsolete statutory text.

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Bill Summary · HB 663

Legislative bill overview

HB 663 removes expired statutory language from Tennessee's education code related to a pilot program that ended in 2021. The program was designed to enhance parent-teacher engagement in kindergarten through second grade in public schools. This is primarily a cleanup bill removing obsolete regulatory text.

Why is this important

When pilot programs expire, their statutory authorizations often remain on the books, creating confusion about what regulations are actually in effect. Removing expired language helps keep the Tennessee Education Code current and reduces potential legal ambiguity for school administrators interpreting their obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency on pilot outcomes: The bill provides no explanation of whether the original pilot program was effective or why it was allowed to expire without renewal or replacement
  • Questions about program discontinuation: No context on whether the program ended due to lack of funding, poor results, or other reasons—stakeholders may want to know why parent engagement improvements were not continued
  • Absence of legislative history: The bill's action history shows minimal committee discussion, raising questions about whether the deletion received adequate stakeholder input from educators or parent groups

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

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