TN HR0044This resolution honors Jessica Cooper for being named the Teacher of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year at Mt. Pleasant Middle School. It recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements in the classroom.
TN HR0044 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 way to recognize dedicated teachers like Jessica Cooper. They would frame it as an important acknowledgment of the hard work and impact that teachers have on their students and communities.
Critics might argue that while honoring individual teachers is important, this resolution does not address broader issues facing the education system in Tennessee. They could contend that the focus on one teacher detracts from the urgent need for systemic improvements and support for all educators.
The bill HR0044 is a resolution to honor Jessica Cooper, the Teacher of the Year at Mt. Pleasant Middle School, and does not propose any changes to legislation or funding that would directly impact the education sector or the real estate industry. Scott Cepicky's role as a real estate agent does not intersect with this resolution, as it focuses solely on recognition rather than policy changes that could influence his financial interests. Additionally, there are no indications that the bill would create any financial opportunities or conflicts for Cepicky related to his employment or investments in real estate.
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 HR0044 do?
This resolution honors Jessica Cooper for being named the Teacher of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year at Mt. Pleasant Middle School. It recognizes her contributions to education and celebrates her achievements in the classroom.
How did the vote on TN HR0044 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 10, 2025) ended 94–0 and passed.
What is the status of TN HR0044?
TN HR0044 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HR0044?
Scott Cepicky (R) sponsored TN HR0044.
