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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 867
- Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 74, Nays 16, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
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