Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 2121 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education.

Last action — Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 10/01/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on April 30, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill amends several titles in the Tennessee Code regarding education funding and spending.

This legislation, known as the 'Better Spending, Better Schools Act of 2026,' modifies existing Tennessee education laws to enhance spending practices. It aims to improve how education funds are managed and allocated across the state.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may result in more effective use of education funds, potentially enhancing the quality of education your children receive.

Summary

Education - As enacted, enacts the "Better Spending, Better Schools Act of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 67.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

  6. Sponsor(s) Added.

  7. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

  8. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

  11. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  12. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026

  13. Companion House Bill substituted

  14. Sponsor(s) Added.

  15. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1007

  16. Filed for introduction

  17. Intro., P1C.

  18. P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

  19. Ref. to Education Committee

  20. Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee

  21. Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/3/2026

  22. Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee

  23. Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026

  24. Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  25. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  26. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  27. Sponsor(s) Added.

  28. Placed behind the budget

  29. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

  30. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026

  31. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  32. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026

  33. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  34. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026

  35. H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026

  36. H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0636)

  37. Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA1215), Ayes 21, Nays 70, PNV 0

  38. Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 4, PNV 0

  39. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

  40. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  41. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

  42. Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0599)

  43. Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6

  44. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

  45. Signed by H. Speaker

  46. Signed by Senate Speaker

  47. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

  48. Signed by Governor.

  49. Pub. Ch. 1007

  50. Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 10/01/2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (131)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2121 do?
Education - As enacted, enacts the "Better Spending, Better Schools Act of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 67.
Who sponsors HB 2121?
HB 2121 is sponsored by Williams, Ryan (Republican) and Reneau, Michele (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2121?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.
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