SB2357

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing children.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Establishes the Tennessee council for research of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing children.

The bill creates the Tennessee council for research of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing children, attached to the department of health. The council consists of 17 members appointed by the governor, speaker of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives. Members include parents, professionals, and experts in early intervention, education, and language development. The council identifies assessment tools, recommends language criteria, and designs a data system to track language milestones. The council must submit a report by July 1, 2029, after which it ceases to exist.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026