House Joint Resolution 170 confirms the appointment of Billy Bryan from Shelby County to the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission. This appointment is made in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint a teacher or instructional supervisor for upper grade subjects (grades 9-12) to the commission. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Mr. Bryan, who has over 25 years of teaching experience at Millington Central High School and holds degrees in History and Teaching from the University of Memphis. His term on the commission will expire on June 30, 2027.

The resolution also notes that the confirmation of appointed members to the commission requires a joint resolution from the General Assembly, following recommendations from the relevant education committees in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The resolution concludes with the formal confirmation of Mr. Bryan's appointment, emphasizing the importance of his role in overseeing the quality of textbooks and instructional materials in Tennessee.