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SJR 120

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

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Formalizes the confirmation of Britni Singleteary to Tennessee’s ELA Standards Recommendation Committee for a term ending December 31, 2025.

Companion HJR 197 substituted for SJR
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Bill Summary · SJR 120

Summary of SJR 120 (Companion HJR 197 substituted)

Purpose

SJR 120 is a joint resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly to confirm the appointment of Britni Singleteary to the Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts (ELA). The resolution implements a statutory confirmation process required for appointments to the committee.

Key provisions

  • Confirms the governor’s appointment of Britni Singleteary to the Standards Recommendation Committee for English Language Arts.
  • Term length: The appointment would run through December 31, 2025.
  • statutory basis: Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-1-312 establishes the Standards Recommendation Committee for ELA and provides that governor-appointed members must be confirmed by both chambers of the General Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) before taking office.
  • Status note: This bill’s companion, HJR 197, substituted for SJR. This indicates a legislative maneuver where a House joint resolution was substituted for the Senate joint resolution in the process of confirmation.

Appointee background

Britni Singleteary has taught English Language Arts and social studies in the Dyer County School System since 2010 and previously taught for five years in the Weakley County School System. Her education credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Learning (K-8) from the University of Tennessee at Martin
- Master of Arts in Leadership from Bethel University
- 2023 graduate of the WestTeach Leadership Program
- Recognitions: Dyer County Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2013) and Fifth Consolidated Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2013, 2020)

Legislative and procedural context

  • Appointments to the committee (four members) are made by the Governor and are subject to confirmation by both chambers of the General Assembly (per § 49-1-312(b)).
  • The bill’s sponsor is Senator Johnson.
  • The bill language indicates the resolution is a formal confirmation, rather than establishing policy or altering the committee’s duties.
  • Timeline highlights:
    • Introduced: February 10, 2025
    • February 12–13, 2025: Passed First and Second Considerations
    • February 26, 2025: Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee
    • March 4–6, 2025: Placed on Consent Calendar; companion HJR substituted for SJR

Impact and significance

  • Political/operational impact: This is a procedural action to confirm an individual appointment to a state education standards committee. If confirmed, Singleteary would serve on the ELA Standards Recommendation Committee through December 31, 2025, contributing to recommended standards for English Language Arts in Tennessee.
  • Stakeholders affected: Public school educators and administrators, especially those connected to ELA standards development and implementation; the governor’s appointment process; members of the Senate and House required for confirmation.

Bottom line

SJR 120 (companion HJR 197) formalizes the confirmation of Britni Singleteary to Tennessee’s ELA Standards Recommendation Committee for a term ending December 31, 2025, in line with the statutory appointment and confirmation process.

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

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