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HB 1

Education - As introduced, enacts the "Education Freedom Act of 2025." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 49 and Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee HB 1 amends education law under vague "freedom" language, with details pending committee review and full bill text disclosure.

Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1

Legislative bill overview

HB 1, the "Education Freedom Act of 2025," modifies Tennessee education law under Title 49 (primary education) and Title 4 (state government operations). The bill is currently in early committee review stages, but specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in the introduced form.

Why is this important

Education policy bills typically affect school funding, curriculum standards, student access, or parental choice—matters impacting hundreds of thousands of Tennessee students and families. The bill's broad title suggests potentially significant structural changes to how education is governed or delivered in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • "Freedom" framing lacks specificity: The vague title prevents clear understanding of which educational freedoms are being expanded or restricted until full text is available
  • Amendments to governance structures: Changes to Title 4 may affect state-level education administration or oversight, with unclear implications for local school autonomy
  • Unknown fiscal impact: Without bill text, the cost to state and local budgets remains undetermined, making budget analysis impossible at this stage

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

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