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

HB 2459: Children - As introduced, exempts a school social worker, licensed by the state board of education, who provides preventative and developmental counseling, from having to obtain the consent of a parent of a minor prior to rendering such services. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2459 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children - As introduced, exempts a school social worker, licensed by the state board of education, who provides preventative and developmental counseling, from having to obtain the consent of a parent of a minor prior to rendering such services. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 8; Title 49 and Title 63, Chapter 1. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Faison (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeremy Faison (Republican).