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TN HB1253
TN HB1253AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-50-814; Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3, relative to public schools.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, increases from 20 to 30, the maximum number of consecutive days a substitute teacher may substitute for a regular teacher on leave without having to possess a teaching license; requires the six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees to be taken either consecutively or non-consecutively based on certain criteria. - Amends TCA Section 8-50-814; Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3.
AI Summary
This bill makes two key changes to Tennessee education and employment laws. First, it increases the maximum number of consecutive days a substitute teacher can fill in for a regular teacher from 20 to 30 days without needing a teaching license, which could help schools more flexibly manage teacher absences. Second, the bill modifies parental leave policies for local school boards and public charter schools, requiring the six weeks of paid parental leave to be taken either: (A) consecutively (with exceptions for extenuating circumstances approved by school directors), or (B) non-consecutively in increments of at least one week. Additionally, the bill specifies that this parental leave must be used within 12 months of a child's birth, stillbirth, or adoption. These changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility for substitute teachers and school employees regarding long-term substitutions and parental leave. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1253&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0296.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1253 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0102.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0102 (5148) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0795.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1253 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1253.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1253.pdf |
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