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TN HB2343

TN HB2343
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to leave for teachers.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases from one to two, the number of days of personal and professional leave a teacher accumulates for each one-half year employed. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill, which amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 concerning teacher leave, increases the amount of personal and professional leave teachers can accumulate. Specifically, it changes the rate at which teachers earn this leave from one day for every half-year employed to two days for every half-year employed, and also increases the total number of days a teacher can be absent for personal or professional reasons from two to four days. These changes are intended to provide teachers with more flexibility and time off for personal matters or professional development, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026 (on 03/05/2026)

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