Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2637: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2637 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Pub. Ch. 679.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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. 679
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- 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 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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