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HJR 701

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Jody Prater, Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Grills

Memorializes and congratulates Jody Prater as 2024-25 Dyer County Teacher of the Year; ceremonial recognition of her impact, with no policy or funding changes.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 701

Summary of HJR 701 (House Joint Resolution)

Overview

  • Bill number and title: HJR 701 – Memorials, Professional Achievement; Jody Prater, Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year
  • Sponsor: Representative Grills
  • Status: Signed by the Governor on May 7, 2025
  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Classification: Joint resolution
  • Subject: Memorials, Professional Achievement

Purpose and Intent

HJR 701 memorializes and congratulates Jody Prater for being named the 2024–2025 Dyer County Schools Teacher of the Year. The resolution recognizes her dedication to high-quality education, her positive influence on students, and her service to the Holice Powell Elementary School community and the broader Tennessee education community.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of achievement: Commends Jody Prater as an outstanding educator and acknowledges her impact on students, colleagues, and the school system.
  • Professional background: Highlights Prater’s five years as a classroom teacher in Dyer County (all at Holice Powell Elementary) and eight years previously as an educational assistant.
  • Leadership and roles: Notes her involvement with the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team and her willingness to support students and staff.
  • Education and credentials: Details her academic credentials from Western Governors University—bachelor’s degrees in K-5 Education and K-12 Special Education, a master’s degree in Mathematics Education for middle grades, and endorsements in English as a Second Language and Comprehensive Special Education.
  • Closing and presentation: States that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with specific formatting language regarding the copy’s final appearance.

Who is Affected

  • Recognition applies to Jody Prater, a special education teacher at Holice Powell Elementary School in Dyer County, Tennessee.
  • The resolution is ceremonial and does not create or modify state policy or funding.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • House actions: Introduced and placed on consent; Adopted by the House on April 22, 2025 (Ayes 95, Nays 0).
  • Senate actions: Concurred and transmitted to the Governor; Senate leadership signed off on April 29, 2025.
  • Governor: Signed on May 7, 2025, making the resolution effective as memorialized recognition.
  • Notes on form: The resolution includes standard language to present an official copy and to omit House/Senate designation on the copy once printed.

Impact

  • This is a ceremonial memorial recognizing outstanding teaching service. It does not enact policy changes or authorize expenditures; its primary effect is formal acknowledgment of Jody Prater’s achievements and a public salute to her contributions to Tennessee students.

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

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