Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1919: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1919 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Failed in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic).