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HB 1625

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the department of education to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Lafferty

HB 1625 extends Tennessee's Department of Education sunset authorization to June 30, 2030, preventing automatic agency termination and ensuring continuous K-12 education operations.

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1625

Legislative bill overview

HB 1625 extends the sunset date for the Tennessee Department of Education from its current expiration date to June 30, 2030. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated related to state government operations and education. This is a procedural measure that prevents the department from automatically ceasing operations under sunset law provisions.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require state agencies to be periodically re-authorized by the legislature or they automatically terminate, forcing periodic review of their necessity and function. By extending the Department of Education's sunset date, this bill ensures continuity of K-12 education operations and funding without interruption, affecting millions of Tennessee students and education employees.

Potential points of contention

  • Oversight reduction: Extending the sunset date reduces the legislature's opportunity to conduct a thorough review of the Department of Education's performance and justify its continued existence within a shorter timeframe
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends three separate sections of Tennessee Code (Titles 4 and 49), but the introduced version does not specify what changes are being made to each, creating uncertainty about additional impacts beyond the education department extension
  • Accountability mechanism: Critics of broad sunset extensions argue they weaken legislative accountability by allowing agencies to operate longer without mandatory re-evaluation periods

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

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