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HB 2149

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 Renea Jones

Tennessee HB 2149 deletes an expired parent-teacher engagement pilot program for kindergarten-second grade from state education law.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HB 2149

Legislative bill overview

HB 2149 removes an expired pilot program from Tennessee education law that was designed to strengthen parent-teacher engagement in kindergarten through second grade at select public schools. The bill amends the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 to delete this defunct program from the statute books.

Why is this important

This is largely a housekeeping measure that cleans up expired language from education code. However, it reflects a decision not to continue or revive parent engagement initiatives in early elementary grades, which research suggests are critical developmental years where parental involvement correlates with academic outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Program discontinuation: Some may question why an engagement program targeting critical early grades was allowed to expire without replacement or renewal
  • Limited transparency: The bill provides no explanation for why the original pilot ended or whether it showed measurable results worth preserving
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear whether this deletion signals reduced focus on K-2 parent involvement or simply reflects legislative cleanup of outdated provisions

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

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