SB 2441 Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires an LEA to close a virtual school not meeting certain requirements for continued operation; requires the department of education to maintain and publish on the department's website a list of providers that operated or managed a virtual school that was closed for not meeting the requirements for continued operation; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Latest: May 5, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 905
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed
69 yes · 21 no · 2 other
Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/13/2026 Passed
69 yes · 21 no · 2 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 | – |
| Democratic | 9 | 11 | – |
| Republican | 60 | 9 | 2 |
How each member voted (92)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/16/2026 Passed
27 yes · 1 no · 1 other
Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/16/2026 Passed
27 yes · 1 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | – | 1 |
| Republican | 22 | 1 | – |
How each member voted (29)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026 Passed
26 yes · 6 no
Mar 19, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026 Passed
26 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 | – |
| Republican | 19 | 6 |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0 3/4/2026 Passed
5 yes · 4 no
Mar 4, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0 3/4/2026 Passed
5 yes · 4 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | – |
| Republican | 4 | 4 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6
Apr 13, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 69, Nays 21, PNV 2
Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 27, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA1014)
Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 5, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (25 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Feb 26, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 4, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0
- Mar 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026
- Mar 19, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0611)
- Mar 19, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 19, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 19, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 6
- Mar 23, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 13, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 69, Nays 21, PNV 2
- Apr 13, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 13, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1014)
- Apr 14, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Apr 15, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Apr 16, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 27, Nays 1 (Amendment 1 - HA1014)
- Apr 20, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 21, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 21, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 23, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- May 5, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 18, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- May 18, 2026Pub. Ch. 905
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