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TN HB2459

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Faison

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-1-176(c) to add school social workers to a list of recognized providers related to treatment of minors
  • School social workers must be licensed by the state board of education to qualify under this provision
  • Authorizes licensed school social workers to provide preventative and developmental counseling services
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare clause

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1, relative to treatment of minors.

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Last Action

Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/11/2026
Health Subcommittee3/4/2026
Health2/18/2026

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