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HB 1927

Education, Dept. of - As enacted, allows a local board of education or public charter school governing body that has not received funding from the department for purposes of awarding its teachers the bonus authorized in the Education Freedom Act of 2025 to pass the required resolution and notify the department of the same within 21 calendar days from the date the Act becomes a law, to receive funding from the department to award bonuses to teachers employed in the 2024-2025 school year. - Amends Chapter 7 of the Public Acts of the First Extraordinary Session of 2025.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rush Bricken

Extends Tennessee teacher bonus application deadline to June 1, 2026, allowing previously-ineligible schools to claim state Education Freedom Act funding for 2024-2025 teachers.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 655
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Bill Summary · HB 1927

Legislative bill overview

HB 1927 extends the deadline for local school boards and charter schools to apply for state funding to award teacher bonuses under the Education Freedom Act of 2025. Schools that missed the initial funding window can now submit a required resolution by June 1, 2026, to receive bonus money for teachers employed during the 2024-2025 school year.

Why is this important

This bill addresses implementation timing issues with a new teacher compensation program, potentially affecting thousands of educators across Tennessee. It provides a second opportunity for schools to participate in bonus funding, which could impact teacher retention and morale if schools had administrative delays in the initial application process.

Potential points of contention

  • Retroactive compensation: The bill funds bonuses for teachers already employed in 2024-2025, raising questions about whether this creates unequal treatment compared to schools that met the original deadline
  • Budget implications: Extending funding eligibility increases state education spending, which could affect overall budget priorities or require reallocation of existing funds
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify bonus amounts or distribution formulas, leaving uncertainty about actual financial impact per teacher and per district

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

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