SB2140

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

Introduced·1/23/26

Tennessee SB2140 amends school nurse regulations, changing the deadline for compliance from July 31 to July 1.

Tennessee SB2140 modifies the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 49 and Title 68, concerning school nurses. The bill changes the compliance deadline for school nurse regulations from July 31 to July 1. This change aims to ensure that schools meet the necessary standards for nurse staffing and qualifications earlier in the academic year. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as it is deemed necessary for public welfare.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026