General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Britni Singleteary, Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Confirms Britni Singleteary's appointment to Tennessee's English Language Arts Standards Recommendation Committee through Dec 31, 2025; signed into law.

Signed by Governor.

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Overview

House Joint Resolution 197 (HJR 197), introduced March 13, 2025 and now signed by the Governor, confirms the appointment of Britni Singleteary to the Tennessee Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts (ELA). The resolution follows the statutory requirement that appointments to the committee are subject to confirmation by the Senate and the House (Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-312(b)).

Purpose and Intent

Confirm Britni Singleteary’s appointment to the Standards Recommendation Committee for ELA for a term ending December 31, 2025.

Ensure continued leadership and expertise on the committee responsible for advising on ELA standards in Tennessee, in alignment with statutory governance of the committee.

Key Provisions

Confirmation of Appointment: The General Assembly confirms Britni Singleteary’s appointment to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts.

Term of Service: The appointment term runs through December 31, 2025.

Statutory Basis: Appointment process and confirmation requirements are pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, § 49-1-312.

Appointee Background

Educator Experience: Since 2010, Singleteary has taught English Language Arts and social studies in the Dyer County School System; previously taught in Weakley County for five years.

Education: BS in Human Learning K-8 from the University of Tennessee at Martin; MA in Leadership from Bethel University.

Leadership and Recognition: 2023 graduate of the WestTeach Leadership Program; named Dyer County Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2013) and Fifth Consolidated Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2013, 2020).

Term, Confirmation, and Procedural Timeline

Governing Statute: Committee appointed by the governor with four members; confirmation by Senate and House required.

Status: Signed by Governor (final step in the legislative process).

Legislative Path (highlights):

February–March 2025: Introduced and referred through Education Committee and calendars.
March 3–6, 2025: House and Senate actions advancing the measure; enrollment and transmission completed; Senate and House leadership signatures obtained.
March 11–12, 2025: Transmitted to Governor; signed on or around March 12, 2025.
April 3, 2025: Readings and referrals noted in subsequent legislative actions (for record-keeping of the legislative process).

Related Measure: Companion bill SJR 37 exists.

Impact and Affected Parties

Affected Body: Tennessee Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts.

Stakeholders: Public schools, ELA teachers, school administrators, and students in Tennessee, particularly districts within Dyer and surrounding counties benefiting from continuity in ELA standards guidance.

Sector Impact: Administrative and governance impact is limited to confirmation of a state appointee; no direct funding or policy shifts are specified in the text.

Additional Notes

The resolution is a formal confirmation of an appointed official, not a substantive policy change.

The companion bill (SJR 37) provides parallel confirmation or related constitutional/structural provisions in the Senate’s version.

Status: Signed by the Governor; bill is law as it confirms the appointment through December 31, 2025.

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