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SR 122

Memorials, Recognition - 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Senate Resolution 122 commemorates Tennessee’s Education Act of 1925, highlighting teacher standards, funding, and expansion of higher education as a historical milestone.

Adopted, Ayes 31, Nays 0
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Bill Summary · SR 122

Summary of Senate Resolution 122 (SR 122), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Purpose

  • Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee (Public Chapter 115 of 1925), signed into law on April 16, 1925 by Governor Austin Peay.
  • Honor the legacy of Governor Peay and recognize the establishment of Tennessee’s first uniform system of public schools.

Key Provisions

  • Official recognition by the Tennessee Senate of the centennial anniversary of the Education Act of Tennessee.
  • Acknowledgement of the Act’s historic impact, including:
    • Creation of a state salary schedule for teachers.
    • Standardization of teacher licensing requirements.
    • Establishment of an equalization fund guaranteeing an eight-month school year in public elementary schools.
    • Increased funding for higher education institutions, specifically the University of Tennessee, and the creation of the University of Tennessee at Martin and Austin Peay State University.
  • The resolution states these historical milestones as reasons for celebration and reflection within the General Assembly.
  • The text provides that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a clerical clause about omitting the final clause from the copy.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primarily symbolic and commemorative in nature.
  • Acknowledges and honors:
    • The general public and students who benefited from the Education Act over the past century.
    • Historical contributions by Governor Austin Peay and Tennessee’s public education system.
  • No new mandates, funding appropriations, or regulatory changes are proposed in the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Senator Adam Lowe (co-sponsor).
  • Status progression:
    • Introduced and passed first consideration (April 3, 2025).
    • Passed second consideration (April 7, 2025) and referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
    • Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar for April 10, 2025.
    • Enrolled and ready for signatures; signed by Senate Speaker and adopted with a vote of 31 ayes, 0 nays (April 10, 2025).
  • Effective action: The resolution becomes part of the official record upon adoption and signing, serving as formal recognition by the Senate.

Overall Assessment

  • SR 122 is a commemorative Senate resolution acknowledging a foundational milestone in Tennessee public education. It highlights the Education Act of 1925 as transformative for teacher standards, funding, and the expansion of higher education institutions, while paying tribute to Governor Austin Peay. The measure carries no legislative changes or budget implications beyond symbolic recognition.

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

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