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TN SB2106

TN SB2106
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to discipline of an educator license.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
Passed
05/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, prohibits an educator from engaging in any sexually related behavior with certain students enrolled, graduated, or withdrawn from school; requires violations to be reported to the state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill expands the grounds for disciplinary action against an educator's license by including former students in the definition of individuals with whom engaging in sexually related behavior is prohibited, meaning educators can now face consequences for such actions with students who have recently left their school or district, not just current students. Additionally, the bill removes the option for educators to face licensure discipline for breaking a contract with a local board of education without a justifiable reason, making this specific infraction no longer a basis for license penalties.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026, 07/01/2026 (on 05/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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