39
Bills Sponsored
39
Conflict Analyses
3/10
Avg. Risk Score
10
Interests Disclosed
Sponsored Bills (39)
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 43; Title 49; Title 57; Title 67 and Title 71, relative to child care.
The Promising Futures Act aims to enhance child care services in Tennessee by making various amendments to existing laws. It focuses on improving access to quality child care and …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49, relative to education.
This bill proposes a change in the deadline for the Tennessee departments of education and health to submit an annual report. The report, which addresses self-administered medicat…
A RESOLUTION to commend James Boone II for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to early education.
Tennessee HB2426 establishes a task force focused on developing the early educator workforce in the state. It amends existing laws related to education to support this initiative.…
A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Coca-Cola Company's support of America250.
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board and the participation of the State of Tennessee, recognizing the Network as a trusted support for Tennessee schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions to call upon if the need arises.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to virtual schools.
Tennessee HB2420 is a law that requires local education agencies (LEAs) to shut down virtual schools that do not meet specific operational standards. The Department of Education m…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee HB2096 updates the rules for how school board meetings can be attended electronically. Under certain conditions, this allows for more flexibility in participation, makin…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discipline of an educator license.
The bill makes it illegal for educators in Tennessee to engage in any sexual behavior with students who are currently enrolled, have graduated, or have withdrawn from school. If a…
A RESOLUTION to commend Jasmine McCutcheon for exemplary service as a legislative intern.
The bill TN HR0200 is a resolution that honors Jasmine McCutcheon for her outstanding work as a legislative intern. It recognizes her contributions and dedication during her time …
A RESOLUTION to commemorate April 11, 2026, as Animation Day in Tennessee.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee HB2257 creates a new endorsement for educators to become qualified dyslexia interventionists. This means teachers can receive special training to help students who show …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 6, Part 5 and Title 49, relative to higher education.
Tennessee HB2095 updates certain regulations related to higher education in the state. It removes specific deadlines for reports from various entities, modifies the Tennessee stud…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education funding.
Tennessee House Bill 2300 aims to change the way education funding is allocated by expanding the definition of economically disadvantaged students. Specifically, it would include …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 4, Chapter 49; Section 9-16-101; Title 54, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 57, Chapter 5, Part 2; Title 57, Chapter 3, Part 3 and Title 67, relative to allocations to counties and municipalities.
The bill requires that if counties and municipalities experience a population decline, any reduction in their tax and revenue allocations will happen gradually, in 20% increments …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to physical activity.
Tennessee HB2027 allows students' time in physical education classes to count towards required physical activity if they are active during those classes. It also states that struc…
AN ACT to amend Chapter 426 of the Public Acts of 2025, relative to the advisory committee on innovations in K-12 education.
Tennessee HB2011 is a bill that extends the deadline for an advisory committee focused on innovations in K-12 education. Originally set for December 31, 2025, the new deadline is …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use taxes.
Tennessee HB1978 allows the state's revenue commissioner to provide a tax exemption certificate for certain building materials. This exemption applies to materials used in the con…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educators.
The bill introduces the 'Tennessee Teacher Residency Program Act,' which aims to improve the training and support for new educators in Tennessee. It seeks to establish a residency…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 10, Part 14; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 35, relative to education.
This bill requires private schools participating in certain state education programs to meet specific standards to receive public funding. If a private school does not comply with…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to career readiness.
The Tennessee Career Readiness Enhancement Act aims to improve career readiness in public high schools by integrating tools that help students earn job-related credentials. It als…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 49, relative to safety.
The bill requires schools to create a safety plan for students who have an order of protection against another student in the same school. This plan must involve the school princi…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
This bill aims to update the Tennessee education code by removing outdated requirements. Specifically, it deletes the requirement for a report on community schools that was due in…
AN ACT to amend Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1985; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Charter of the City of Germantown.
The bill makes the mayor of Germantown a full-time position, meaning the mayor will have to dedicate all their working hours to the role. The salary for the mayor will be determin…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school performance.
Tennessee HB1373 extends a program aimed at improving struggling schools, allowing it to continue beyond its original end date in 2025. It also increases the number of schools tha…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 23, relative to the homebuyers revolving loan program.
This bill allows counties in Tennessee that have borrowed more money than they initially received from the homebuyers' revolving loan fund to stop participating in the program. Th…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to school performance.
The bill extends a program designed to improve struggling schools in Tennessee, making it a permanent initiative instead of a temporary pilot program. It also increases the number…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to continuing education for state employees.
This bill allows full-time employees of the Tennessee General Assembly to receive a waiver for tuition and fees for continuing education, enabling them to take more than one cours…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, relative to financial aid.
This bill proposes to include William R. Moore College of Technology as an eligible school for two financial aid programs: the Wilder-Naifeh reconnect grant and the Wilder-Naifeh …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
This bill proposes to remove a previously established pilot program aimed at improving parent-teacher engagement for kindergarten through second grade in public schools. The progr…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act.
The Tennessee HB0661 bill proposes the 'Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act,' which aims to modify existing laws related to crime and law enforcement. It seeks to update …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 49; Title 58; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the University of Memphis.
This bill removes an outdated requirement for the University of Memphis and its partners in the Memphis Research Consortium to submit a progress report to the state legislature. B…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 7, relative to future teacher scholarships.
TN HB0504 updates the Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship Act of 2023. It makes several changes aimed at improving the scholarship program for future teachers in Tennessee, enhan…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to remedial education.
This bill allows local education authorities (LEAs) and public charter schools in Tennessee to avoid assigning tutors to third-grade students who struggle with English language ar…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to English language learners.
Tennessee HB0410 requires the state education department to create a working group focused on English language learners (EL). This group will study and develop effective teaching …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Tennessee HB0409 aimed to require the education department to make a standardized form for reporting student allergies available on its website. This would help schools and parent…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to education.
The bill changes how student financial aid is managed in Tennessee by placing the Tennessee Higher Education Commission in charge of the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. …
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education funding.
This bill aims to change how education funding is allocated in Tennessee by including pre-kindergarten students with special education needs and their peer models in the funding f…
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 49, Chapter 4 and Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to Tennessee Promise scholarship students.
The bill establishes a special fund in the state treasury called the Tennessee Promise completion grant account. This fund will be used to provide completion grants to certain stu…
Personal Financial Interests
Disclosed financial interests for Mark White. State legislators often have outside occupations and financial ties that may intersect with legislation they sponsor.
Occupation
Educator
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Employer
Former Director of Admissions at a private school
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SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY
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LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY-DIRECTOR, COLLEGE OF LEADERSHP AND PUBLIC POLICY Education
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Business Ownership
GLOBAL CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUSTEE from Jan 2005 to Dec 2018
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Board Memberships
Member of the Tennessee House Education Administration Committee
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Assets
Leadership PAC: EDUCATE TENNESSEE PAC
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Spouse's Employer
KATHY WHITE
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AECO PENSION PLAN
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FEDEX PENSION RETIREMENT Misc Transport
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Source: State financial disclosure filings. This information is intended to inform, not to imply wrongdoing.
