HB2226

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee education code to redefine terms and restrict collaborative conferencing between local education agencies and professional employees.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to redefine "collaborative conferencing" and "representative" in the context of local education agencies. It restricts local boards of education from engaging in collaborative conferencing with professional employees. The bill also allows professional employees' organizations to use facilities that were previously restricted by local board policies. The changes do not affect existing contracts or agreements entered into before July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee

4 Yea

RRRR

1 Nay

D

History

Mar 31

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Mar 25

House

Action def. in Education Committee to 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026