House Bill 1818 and Senate Bill 1896 propose amendments to Tennessee Code Annotated regarding school transportation. The bill specifically modifies Section 49-6-2101 by redesignating the existing subsection as subdivision (a)(1) and adding a new subdivision (a)(2). This new provision mandates that if a board of education contracts for transportation services, it must provide school transportation facilities to all students who reside more than one and one-half miles from their assigned school.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that students living at a significant distance from their schools have access to necessary transportation services. This legislative change aims to enhance the accessibility of education for students in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-2101(a), 49-6-2101