SB2371

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to teachers.

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SB2371 amends Tennessee's teacher definition to exclude those with temporary academic or clinical permits.

SB2371 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, by modifying the definition of "teacher" to exclude individuals holding temporary academic or clinical permits. This change clarifies that the term "teacher" includes certificated personnel employed by local boards of education but excludes those with temporary permits. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

74 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 4

Pub. Ch. 867

May 4

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.