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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Kumar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 679
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
- P2C, ref. to Education Committee
- Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction