School Transportation - As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 23, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement; authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prescribing the qualifications of school bus drivers in the interest of the safety and health of school pupils. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.

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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 22, 2026
Last action: Mar 19, 2026 — Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Session: 114
Momentum: 54 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

54.9% Likely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 76%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum +1 54/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 210 days quiet

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