HB1894

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

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1894 amends higher education laws to change the appointment and confirmation process for certain university officials.

Tennessee HB1894 amends the state's higher education laws, specifically affecting the appointment and confirmation process for chief executive officers of state institutions. The bill requires that any chief executive officer selected by the board of regents or a state university board after July 1, 2026, must be confirmed by both the senate and house of representatives. If either house fails to confirm the selection within 90 days, the officer's employment is terminated, and the board must declare a vacancy.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 4

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Higher Education Subcommittee of Education Committee

Feb 25

House

Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to Education Committee