As introduced, removes specific authority of department to request assistance from Tennessee Education Association with matters related to the Volunteer Public Education Trust Fund Act. - Amends TCA Section 49-3-404.

Current 49-3-404: "The state board of education may, from time to time, request the assistance of the Tennessee Education Association and other persons or organizations in an ongoing effort to effectuate the intent of this part."

Proposed by this bill: "The state board of education may, from time to time, request the assistance of other persons or organizations in an ongoing effort to effectuate the intent of this part."

The purpose of this bill appears to be part of a larger effort to remove any reference to the "Tennessee Education Association" from state law.