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HB 2125

Education, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to collaborate with the department of safety to develop guidelines for LEAs and public charter schools providing a driver education and training course that include certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Cochran

Tennessee mandates Education and Safety departments create standardized driver training guidelines for public schools and charter schools to ensure consistent safety standards statewide.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 735
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Bill Summary · HB 2125

Legislative bill overview

HB 2125 mandates that Tennessee's Department of Education collaborate with the Department of Safety to create standardized guidelines for local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools that offer driver education and training courses. The bill amends state law regarding education and transportation regulations to establish consistent criteria across these programs.

Why is this important

Driver education is a critical public safety measure that affects thousands of Tennessee teenagers annually. Standardized guidelines ensure consistent quality, safety standards, and instructional approaches across school districts, potentially reducing traffic accidents and fatalities among young drivers—a leading cause of teen death.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding responsibility: Unclear whether state or local entities bear costs for developing guidelines and potentially upgrading existing programs to meet new standards
  • Standardization burden: Schools with existing driver education programs may face compliance costs; some districts may lack resources to implement new requirements
  • Charter school equity: Determining how private charter schools meet state guidelines without direct state funding or oversight mechanisms could create implementation inconsistencies

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

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