HB 2008 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Education - As introduced, enacts the "Universal Pre-K Funding Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 51; Title 49 and Title 67.

HB 2008, the "Universal Pre-K Funding Act," would require all Tennessee school districts (LEAs) to provide free, full-day pre-kindergarten programs for every eligible 4-year-old child residing in their district. The bill mandates specific quality standards, including class sizes of 20 students, licensed early childhood educators, and curriculum aligned with state learning standards. It establishes a dedicated funding source by taxing digital advertising, replacing previous reliance on federal and other unstable funding. The law would directly affect all Tennessee school districts, 4-year-olds, and early childhood educators by making pre-K universal and high-quality, while ending voluntary enrollment models.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Education Committee - Government Operations for Review - Finance, Ways & Means Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Aftyn Behn
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