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

SB 2259: Education, Higher - As enacted, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

In committee Last action April 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 761

Plain-language summary

SB 2259 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As enacted, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 761.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).