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SB 2433

Education, Dept. of - As introduced, deletes an expired pilot program that was created to improve parent-teacher engagement in any of the grades kindergarten through two in no less than two public schools selected by the department. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Crowe

Bill deletes an expired parent-teacher engagement pilot program for kindergarten-second grade from Tennessee education law.

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2433

Legislative bill overview

SB 2433 removes a defunct pilot program from Tennessee education law that was designed to enhance parent-teacher engagement in kindergarten through second grade classrooms across at least two public schools. The bill makes a technical update to the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA Title 49) by deleting language referencing a program that has already expired.

Why is this important

Cleaning up expired or obsolete provisions from state law prevents confusion about which programs are actually active and reduces regulatory clutter. While this appears to be routine housekeeping, it reflects how education policy evolves—programs are tested, evaluated, and either continue or sunset without formal legislative removal.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited information about program outcomes: The bill provides no context on whether the pilot program was successful, why it expired, or whether its goals are still being pursued through other means
  • Early grade engagement priorities: Some may question whether parent engagement initiatives for K-2 students should be revived or formalized rather than simply deleted
  • Transparency in program evaluation: No public record appears to exist (based on the bill text) explaining the pilot's results or lessons learned before removal

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

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