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TN SB2525

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hatcher

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • High school students ages 16-18 may work in child care centers if they have completed at least two courses in an education and training career cluster program of study

  • Students may work outside school hours or during school hours through a work-based learning program

  • Excludes home-based child care centers located in the primary caregiver's occupied residence

  • Creates an exception to existing child labor restrictions under § 50-5-105

  • Effective 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

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/4/2026
Education2/5/2026

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