SB2637

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5, relative to child care programs.

Complete·4/13/26

Tennessee SB2637 mandates that teachers and assistant teachers in child care programs for children aged four or younger must be at least 18 years old.

Tennessee SB2637 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5, to establish a new requirement that teachers and assistant teachers in child care programs for children who are four years of age or younger must be at least eighteen years old. This act aims to ensure the safety and quality of care provided to young children in these programs. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

RRRRRDRRRDRRDRRRRRDRRRRRRRRDRRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 13

Pub. Ch. 679

Apr 13

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 7

Senate

Signed by Governor.