SB 1899
  • Introduced
    Jan 21, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1899
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Education, Higher - As introduced, allows a public institution of higher education to suspend a faculty member, including tenured faculty members, without pay during the pendency of any investigation or hearings conducted to determine whether adequate cause for the faculty member's termination exists; requires the president or chief executive officer for a public institution of higher education who is selected or appointed by the institution's governing board on or after July 1, 2026, to be confirmed by the senate and house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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Senate • Feb 02, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
  • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
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