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TN HB2581
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Lafferty
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Tennessee public universities from granting new tenure to faculty members on or after July 1, 2026
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Faculty who received tenure before July 1, 2026, may retain their tenured status under existing policies
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Applies to institutions governed by the Board of Regents, state university boards, and the University of Tennessee system
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Boards retain authority to define tenure rights and responsibilities, and to terminate tenured faculty for adequate cause, retirement, disability, or financial/curricular reasons
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Takes effect immediately for policy adoption purposes; all other provisions take effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to tenure.
Education, Higher
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee
2/18/2026