Loading chat...

TN HB1732

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Stinnett

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new statutory section (§ 49-5-304) compiling a non-exhaustive, non-binding informational list of all training requirements and opportunities for educators, school personnel, and volunteers at LEAs and public charter schools under Tennessee law.

  • Categorizes existing training requirements into four groups: annual training (13 types including teacher ethics, seizure safety, school safety, suicide prevention), triennial training (4 types including de-escalation, child abuse, human trafficking, anti-bullying), prerequisite training before performing specific duties (14 types), and optional training opportunities (8 types).

  • Amends over 30 existing Tennessee Code sections to add cross-references directing readers to the compiled training list at § 49-5-304.

  • Clarifies that the compiled list does not exempt anyone from training requirements or repeal/amend any training obligations not referenced in the section.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 37-1-408; Title 49 and Section 68-6-103, relative to training.

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Administration Subcommittee2/4/2026
Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available