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

SB 1041: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, authorizes a local board of education and public charter school governing body to employ or accept as a volunteer a school chaplain to provide support, services, and programs for students, school staff, and students' parents. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1041 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, authorizes a local board of education and public charter school governing body to employ or accept as a volunteer a school chaplain to provide support, services, and programs for students, school staff, and students' parents. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).