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TN HB2459

TN HB2459
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
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
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. This change aims to allow these professionals to offer support and guidance to students without requiring prior parental permission for these specific types of services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee (on 02/18/2026)

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