Senate Bill 1551 and House Bill 1608 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education. Specifically, the bill deletes subdivision (57) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education, which is established under Section 49-11-201.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding career and technical education in Tennessee by removing outdated provisions and ensuring that the council is explicitly mentioned in the relevant statutes. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251