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TN SB2445
TN SB2445AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to local education agencies.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits professional employees and local boards of education from collaborative conferencing; prohibits a local board of education from allowing a professional employees' organization to use or access facilities when such use or access is otherwise prohibited by the local board's policies or procedures for community use. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning local education agencies, specifically prohibiting "collaborative conferencing," which is defined as the process where school board representatives and employee representatives meet to discuss terms and conditions of employment. The bill explicitly states that professional employees and local boards of education are prohibited from engaging in this collaborative conferencing, though local boards can still voluntarily consult with employees. Additionally, the bill prevents professional employees' organizations from using or accessing school facilities if such use is already prohibited by the local board's policies for community access. The bill also includes provisions for the repeal of certain sections on July 1, 2026, while preserving existing contracts and agreements entered into before that date.
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2445&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2445 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2445.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2445.pdf |
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