SB2371Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to teachers.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, clarifies that tenure and the process for dismissing a nontenured, licensed employee by a director of schools does not apply to individuals who hold a temporary academic permit or temporary clinical permit. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 7, 2026
74
Yes
16
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
90 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/4/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 74, Nays 16, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 867
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
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