TN HR0024The resolution honors Bryant Pratt for being named the Teacher of the Year at Woodard Elementary School for the 2025-2026 academic year. It recognizes his contributions to education and the positive impact he has made on his students and the school community.
TN HR0024 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Scott Cepicky (R), currently “Passed” since March 11, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 82 of them sponsored by Scott Cepicky.
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
Supporters would highlight this resolution as a celebration of excellence in education and a recognition of dedicated teachers like Bryant Pratt. They would emphasize the importance of acknowledging educators who inspire and nurture the next generation.
Critics might argue that while honoring individual teachers is important, such resolutions do not address broader issues facing the education system, such as funding and resources. They may view the resolution as a symbolic gesture that falls short of making meaningful changes for all educators.
The bill HR0024 is a resolution to honor Bryant Pratt, the Woodard Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and does not propose any changes to education policy or funding that would directly impact the sponsor's financial interests. Scott Cepicky's primary occupation as a real estate agent does not intersect with the educational sector in a way that would create a conflict of interest regarding this bill. Additionally, there are no indications that the resolution would lead to any financial gain for Cepicky or his employer, Crye-Leike Realtors, as it is purely a recognition of an individual's achievement rather than a legislative action that could affect real estate or educational funding.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Real Estate Agent | Real Estate | AI-researched |
| Employer | Crye-Leike Realtors | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | FIRST BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HR0024 do?
The resolution honors Bryant Pratt for being named the Teacher of the Year at Woodard Elementary School for the 2025-2026 academic year. It recognizes his contributions to education and the positive impact he has made on his students and the school community.
How did the vote on TN HR0024 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
What is the status of TN HR0024?
TN HR0024 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HR0024?
Scott Cepicky (R) sponsored TN HR0024.
