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TN SB2525

TN SB2525
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 5 and Title 71, relative to children.


summary

Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, allows a high school student who is older than 16 but younger than 19 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 at least 16 years old to work in child care centers, even during school hours if it's part of a work-based learning program, provided they have completed at least two courses in a program related to education and training. This provision overrides existing law that might otherwise restrict such employment, and the relevant department can create rules to implement this change, following standard administrative procedures. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/05/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Vocational Education
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Youth Employment

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