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TN SB1168
TN SB1168AN 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
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
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 requires the Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA), which is part of the Comptroller of the Treasury's office, to conduct a comprehensive study and develop recommendations for creating an incentive program specifically designed for educators who have accumulated at least 15 years of experience in education. By December 31, 2025, OREA must submit its detailed findings and proposed implementation strategies to the relevant legislative committees, specifically the Senate Education Committee and the House Committee responsible for educator benefits. The goal of this study is to explore potential ways to recognize and reward long-serving educators, potentially through financial or professional incentives, though the specific details of the proposed program are yet to be determined. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's interest in supporting and retaining experienced teachers. This legislation represents an initial step towards potentially developing a more robust support system for educators with significant teaching experience.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 04/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1168&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/SB1168.pdf |
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