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

HB 2398: Children - 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.

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 873

Plain-language summary

HB 2398 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - 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. Primary sponsor: Tommy Stinnett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 873.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tommy Stinnett (Republican).