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TN HB1919
TN HB1919AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, relative to leave for state employees.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," amends Tennessee law to grant state employees up to 48 hours of paid or unpaid leave per calendar year to attend school-related activities for their child, with "school-related activity" defined as events like parent-teacher conferences, performances, or sporting events where the child is a participant. The employee can choose to use existing paid leave, such as vacation or personal time, or take the time unpaid, and must provide at least 10 days' notice for foreseeable events, though exceptions exist for unexpected situations. Employers can deny leave if it would significantly disrupt operations, and they are required to post a notice about this leave entitlement, with penalties for non-compliance, and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development will be responsible for enforcing these provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1919&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1974 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1974.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1919.pdf |
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