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SJR 914

Memorials, Professional Achievement - Kayla Shouse, Homestead Elementary School Teacher of the Year -

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

Tennessee legislature honors Kayla Shouse, Homestead Elementary's Teacher of the Year, through an official memorial resolution recognizing her professional achievement.

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for 3/19/2026
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Bill Summary · SJR 914

Legislative bill overview

SJR 914 is a memorial resolution honoring Kayla Shouse, who was named Teacher of the Year at Homestead Elementary School in Tennessee. The bill formally recognizes her professional achievement through the state legislature.

Why is this important

Legislative memorials serve as official public recognition of individual accomplishments and contributions to their communities. This creates a formal state record acknowledging excellence in education and may provide personal recognition that supports professional advancement or community standing.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that legislatures should prioritize substantive policy bills over individual recognition resolutions, viewing these memorials as ceremonial rather than functionally necessary
  • Selection criteria and equity: Questions about whether similar recognition is extended consistently across all school districts and whether the selection process is transparent and merit-based
  • Precedent concerns: Concerns that individual teacher recognition resolutions could proliferate, requiring legislative time to process numerous similar memorials annually

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

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