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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.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
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 between the ages of 15 and 19 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 in an education and training career cluster. This provision overrides existing child labor laws, specifically referencing § 50-5-105, which likely sets stricter age or hour limitations for minors. However, the bill explicitly prohibits these students from working in child care centers located within the primary caregiver's home. The relevant state department is authorized to create rules to implement this section, following standard administrative procedures.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Education Hearing (15:00:00 2/25/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 02/25/2026)

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