House Bill 1608, also known as Senate Bill 1551, proposes amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education. The bill deletes subdivision (57) from Section 4-29-247(a) and introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education, which is established by Section 49-11-201.

Additionally, an amendment to the bill replaces the original Section 2 with a new provision that inserts the same recognition of the Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education into Section 4-29-248(a). This legislative change aims to clarify the council's role and ensure its proper acknowledgment within the state's legal framework. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251
Amended with HA1044 -- 04/16/2026: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251, 4-29-248(a), 4-29-248