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

HB 2194: Education, Higher - As enacted, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

Enacted Last action April 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 761

Plain-language summary

HB 2194 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As enacted, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 761.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican).