HB1675

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to school nurses.

Introduced·1/14/26

Tennessee HB1675 amends school nurse salary regulations to ensure they receive the same base salary as licensed teachers with a bachelor's degree and.

Tennessee HB1675 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, to revise school nurse salary regulations. The bill mandates that school nurses employed by local educational agencies (LEA) receive the same base salary as licensed teachers with a bachelor's degree and zero years of experience, provided they hold a valid registered nurse license and have no prior experience. Nurses with more training or experience must receive a higher salary. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to the 2026-2027 school year and each subsequent year.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 9

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed behind the budget