TN SB 2637
enactedEducation, 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2637 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2637 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-13. Latest recorded action (2026-04-13): Pub. Ch. 679
What is TN SB 2637 about?
TN SB 2637 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2637?
Roberts is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2637.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-04-13 — Pub. Ch. 679
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Robertsprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-05
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
2026-03-11
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-03-13
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-16
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
passage
2026-03-19
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-23
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
passage
2026-03-23
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-03-24
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-03-25
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-03-26
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-03-27
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-07
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-04-13
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
2026-04-13
Pub. Ch. 679
Versions
Documents
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Votes
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-11 · pass · 9-0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-16 · pass · 32-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2573
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