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SB 1855

Education, Higher - As introduced, extends, from January 1 to January 15, the deadline for the department of correction to submit its annual report on higher education opportunities available to incarcerated individuals to the chairs of the judiciary and education committees of the senate and the criminal justice and education administration committees of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Rose

Extends the annual TDOC report deadline on higher education opportunities for incarcerated individuals from January 1 to January 15.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1855

Summary: SB 1855 / HB 1780 (Tennessee, 114th Legislature)

Purpose

This bill amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code to adjust the reporting deadline related to higher education opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Specifically, it extends the deadline for the Department of Correction to submit its annual report to the Legislature.

Key Provisions

  • Deadline extension for annual report: The filing deadline in Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-169(c) is changed from January 1 to January 15.
  • Scope of change: Applies to the annual report on higher education opportunities available to incarcerated individuals.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective upon becoming law.

Provisions Not Altered

  • The bill does not make changes to substantive higher-education programs or policies for incarcerated individuals beyond extending the reporting deadline.
  • Other sections of Title 49 related to higher education and incarcerated education remain as currently written.

Affected Parties

  • Department of Correction (TDOC): Responsible for compiling and submitting the annual report on higher education opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
  • Chairs of the judiciary and education committees (Senate) and the criminal justice and education administration committees (House of Representatives): Recipients of the annual TDOC report.

Timeline & Procedural Details

  • Legislative action:
    • Introduced in January 2026.
    • Passed the House on second consideration (February 2, 2026) and referred to the Senate Education Committee.
    • Passed the Senate on first consideration (January 22, 2026) and filed for introduction (January 21, 2026).
  • Effective date: Upon becoming law (no specific future date beyond general enactment).

Fiscal Impact

  • Assessment: Not significant.
  • Estimated impact: The Fiscal Review Committee notes no significant effect on state or local government operations; if any impact occurs, it would be minimal.

Practical Implications

  • The change provides TDOC with an additional 14 days (from January 1 to January 15) to prepare and submit the annual report.
  • This may streamline administrative workflow at the start of the year and align reporting with other state processes or deadlines.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to current reporting schedules or compile a one-page briefing for legislative staff.

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

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