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

SB 1974: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

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SB 1974 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

SB 1974: State Employees - As introduced, enacts the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," which entitles a state employee to up to 48 hours of annual paid or unpaid leave to attend school-related activities of a dependent child. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50.

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