Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 705: Education - As enacted, requires that certain employees of state special schools receive the same leave and certain other benefits as employees of LEAs and public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50 and Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 705 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As enacted, requires that certain employees of state special schools receive the same leave and certain other benefits as employees of LEAs and public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Becky Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 284.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“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. 284
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2025
- Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction