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TN HB2398
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Stinnett
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AI Summary
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High school students ages 16-18 may work in child care centers after completing at least two courses in an education and training career cluster program of study
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Students may work outside school hours or during school hours through a work-based learning program, notwithstanding existing child labor law restrictions in § 50-5-105
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Excludes home-based child care centers located in the occupied residence of the primary caregiver
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Authorizes the department to promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act to implement the provision
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 5 and Title 71, relative to children.
Children
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026