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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