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TN HB2398
TN HB2398AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 5 and Title 71, relative to children.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, allows a high school student who is older than 15 years of age but younger than 19 years of age to work in a child care center outside of school hours or during school hours through a work-based learning program if the student meets certain criteria. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 5 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill allows high school students who are between 16 and 18 years old to work in child care centers, either after school or during school hours if they are part of a work-based learning program, provided they have completed at least two courses related to education and training. This provision overrides existing child labor laws, specifically referencing TCA § 50-5-105, which likely sets stricter age or work hour limitations for minors. However, this new allowance does not apply to child care centers located within the caregiver's home. The bill also grants the relevant department the authority to create rules to implement this section, following established administrative procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2398&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2525 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2525.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2398.pdf |
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