Amends Tennessee Code to clarify the separation of tenure and disciplinary actions in public higher education institutions.
The bill amends Tennessee Code to ensure that tenure and disciplinary actions for faculty members in public higher education institutions are distinct. It mandates that tenure decisions are independent of disciplinary actions, with disciplinary proceedings handled by the institution's chief executive officer or chief academic officer. The bill also requires institutions to adopt policies that separate tenure and disciplinary actions, ensuring due process for faculty members. These changes apply to the 2026-2027 academic year and subsequent years.
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