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TN HB0778
TN HB0778AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 49, relative to establishing an incentive program for educators who have fifteen or more years' experience in education.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the office of research and education accountability (OREA), in the office of the comptroller of the treasury, to study and make recommendations for the implementation of an incentive program for educators who have 15 or more years' experience in education; requires OREA to report its findings and recommendations for implementation of the incentive program by December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA), which is a research arm within the Tennessee Comptroller's office, to conduct a comprehensive study on developing an incentive program specifically designed for experienced educators who have worked in education for 15 years or more. By December 31, 2025, OREA is required to submit its findings and implementation recommendations to the Tennessee Senate Education Committee and the House committee responsible for educator benefits. The goal of the study appears to be exploring potential ways to recognize and reward educators with substantial professional experience, though the specific nature of the proposed incentives is not detailed in the bill text. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's interest in supporting long-serving educators.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee (on 03/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0778&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1168 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0287.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0287 (5448) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0849.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0778 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0778.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0778.pdf |
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