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

SB 2371: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, clarifies that tenure and the process for dismissing a nontenured, licensed employee by a director of schools does not apply to individuals who hold a temporary academic permit or temporary clinical permit. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Enacted Last action May 4, 2026: Pub. Ch. 867

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SB 2371 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, clarifies that tenure and the process for dismissing a nontenured, licensed employee by a director of schools does not apply to individuals who hold a temporary academic permit or temporary clinical permit. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Pub. Ch. 867.

SB 2371: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, clarifies that tenure and the process for dismissing a nontenured, licensed employee by a director of schools does not apply to individuals who hold a temporary academic permit or temporary clinical permit. - Amends TCA Title 49.

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