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HB 666

Education - As introduced, removes obsolete provision that required the department of education to submit a report on exclusionary discipline practices regarding students in pre-kindergarten through kindergarten to legislative committees with subject matter jurisdiction on education no later than May 1, 2018. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bryan Terry

Removes expired requirement for Tennessee Department of Education to report on exclusionary discipline practices for pre-K through kindergarten students.

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Bill Summary · HB 666

Legislative bill overview

HB 666 removes an outdated statutory requirement that mandated the Tennessee Department of Education submit a report on exclusionary discipline practices in pre-K through kindergarten by May 1, 2018. Since this deadline has long passed, the bill eliminates this now-obsolete reporting obligation from Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49.

Why is this important

This is technical housekeeping legislation that cleans up the state's education code by removing requirements that have already expired. While the report itself is no longer relevant, the bill raises questions about whether current exclusionary discipline monitoring for young students exists under alternative mechanisms and whether removing this provision eliminates any accountability structures.

Potential points of contention

  • Loss of explicit accountability: Removing the reporting requirement eliminates a specific statutory obligation, though it does not necessarily change current practices if the department continues monitoring voluntarily or under other legal provisions
  • Lack of transparency about replacement mechanisms: The bill does not clarify what current oversight exists for exclusionary discipline in early childhood education, potentially creating a governance gap
  • Timing and legislative intent: The bill's passage during a broader legislative session focused on education could reflect either routine housekeeping or a deliberate de-emphasis on tracking discipline disparities in vulnerable student populations

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

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