Tennessee · 114
SB 1569
Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49.
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Tennessee SB 1569 requires the Department of Correction to conduct an annual education assessment for each inmate serving a felony sentence to determine their highest educational level and interest in further education. The bill also mandates that the department notify these inmates about available educational programming and opportunities. This legislation amends TCA Titles 4, 41, and 49.
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Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/9/2026 Passed (1) | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 9, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 2/12/2026 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 12, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 3, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |