Education - As introduced, enacts the "Public Education Investments Act"; increases, from $50,000 to $50,290, the minimum base salary in the state salary schedule for teachers; increases from 5 percent to 10 percent the weighted allocation for a student who is a member in a school that is eligible for Title I schoolwide designation in the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act; increases the amount of a Tennessee middle college scholarship by 3 percent each academic year for 10 academic years. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 2674, the "Public Education Investments Act," increases funding for Tennessee public education through three key changes. It raises the minimum teacher base salary from $50,000 to $50,290 starting in the 2026-2027 school year, directly affecting all public school teachers. The bill also boosts extra funding for high-poverty schools by increasing their weighted allocation from 5% to 10% per student. Additionally, it mandates a 3% annual increase to Tennessee middle college scholarships for 9 academic years, beginning in 2026-2027. These changes take effect July 1, 2026.