SB 2637
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 16, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 23, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 07, 2026
SB 2637
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Education, Dept. of - As introduced, 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. SB2637 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 679 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 13, 2026: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Mar 03, 2026, House
HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee 3/3/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 4
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 4

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 10, 2026, House
      HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/10/2026 Passed (3)
      YES: 17
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 17

        NO: 0

          NOT VOTING: 1

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          Mar 11, 2026, Senate
          SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (2)
          YES: 9
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 9

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 16, 2026, Senate
              FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
              YES: 32
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 32

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 19, 2026, House
                  HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar 3/19/2026 (2)
                  YES: 0
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 0

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 23, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/23/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 82
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 2
                      YES: 82

                        NO: 0

                          NOT VOTING: 2

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                          • Apr 13, 2026 | executive
                            • Pub. Ch. 679
                            • Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
                          • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Governor.
                          • Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
                            • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                          • Mar 26, 2026 | House
                            • Signed by H. Speaker
                          • Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Senate Speaker
                          • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                            • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                          • Mar 23, 2026 | House
                            • Subst. for comp. HB.
                            • Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
                          • Mar 19, 2026 | House
                            • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                          • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                          • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                          • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
                          • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
                          • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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