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TN SB2371

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Hensley

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "Teacher" in Tennessee Code to explicitly exclude individuals holding temporary academic permits or temporary clinical permits issued under § 49-5-106

  • Maintains that "Teacher" includes teachers, supervisors, principals, directors of schools, and all other certificated personnel employed by local boards of education in public elementary and secondary schools

  • Exempts temporary academic and clinical permit holders from provisions in Section 49-2-301(b)(1)(EE) related to local board of education requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare provision

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to teachers.

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel

Last Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/4/2026
Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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