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TN SB2675

TN SB2675
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1, relative to treatment of minors.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, exempts a school social worker, licensed by the state board of education, who provides preventative and developmental counseling, from having to obtain the consent of a parent of a minor prior to rendering such services. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to exempt school social workers, who are licensed by the state board of education, from needing parental consent before providing preventative and developmental counseling to minors. Preventative and developmental counseling refers to services aimed at helping students address issues before they become serious problems and supporting their overall growth and well-being. This change is intended to allow these professionals to offer timely support to students without the potential delay or barrier of obtaining parental permission for these specific types of services.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Education Hearing (15:00:00 3/11/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/11/2026)

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