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

HB 2573: Education, Dept. of - As enacted, prohibits an individual from serving as a teacher or assistant teacher in a child care program for children who are four or younger unless the individual is at least 18. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5.

In committee Last action April 13, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 679

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HB 2573 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Dept. of - As enacted, prohibits an individual from serving as a teacher or assistant teacher in a child care program for children who are four or younger unless the individual is at least 18. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Doc Kumar (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 679.

HB 2573: Education, Dept. of - As enacted, prohibits an individual from serving as a teacher or assistant teacher in a child care program for children who are four or younger unless the individual is at least 18. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71, Chapter 3, Part 5.

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