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SB 897
  • Introduced
    Feb 05, 2025
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Signed into Law
SB 897
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Students - As enacted, requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time, except in certain circumstances; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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executive • Apr 04, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103
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Feb 18, 2025, House
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee 2/18/2025 Passed
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 6

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Feb 25, 2025, House
    HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 2/25/2025 Passed
    YES: 16
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 16

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    Feb 26, 2025, Senate
    SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/26/2025 Passed (2)
    YES: 9
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 03, 2025, House
      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/3/2025 Passed (1)
      YES: 80
      NO: 10
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 80

      NO: 10

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 03, 2025, House
      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/3/2025 2/27/2025 (2)
      YES: 0
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 0

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 06, 2025, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/6/2025 Passed (1)
          YES: 30
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 1
          YES: 30

          NO: 0

            NOT VOTING: 1

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            Mar 13, 2025, House
            FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 1 3/13/2025 Passed
            YES: 90
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 90

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              • Apr 04, 2025 | executive
                • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103
              • Mar 06, 2025 | Senate
                • Companion House Bill substituted
                • Sponsor(s) Added.
              • Mar 05, 2025 | Senate
                • Sponsor(s) Added.
              • Mar 04, 2025 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
              • Feb 26, 2025 | Senate
                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Calendar Committee; Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
              • Feb 19, 2025 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
              • Feb 12, 2025 | Senate
                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
              • Feb 10, 2025 | Senate
                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
              • Feb 05, 2025 | Senate
                • Filed for introduction
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