Senate Bill 1272, also known as House Bill 1308, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to education. Key changes include the definition of "eligible employee" for paid leave, which now specifies that eligible employees must hold a valid license or emergency credential and have been employed full-time for at least twelve consecutive months. The bill also modifies the provisions for taking paid leave, allowing it to be used in increments of no less than one week within twelve months of a qualifying event. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements for local education agencies (LEAs) and changes the timeline for certain reports from July 1 to February 1.

Other significant amendments include the introduction of "stockpile days" for exceeding instructional time, adjustments to funding allocations for LEAs, and the stipulation that children in state custody cannot be denied school admission due to lack of immunization records. The bill also sets an enrollment cap for public virtual schools and allows for exceptions based on student achievement growth. Overall, the bill aims to enhance educational policies and support for both employees and students within Tennessee's public education system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-50-814(a)(2), 8-50-814, 8-50-814(d)(2), 49-1-201(c)(11), 49-1-201, 49-1-225(f), 49-1-225, 49-1-907, 49-2-136, 49-3-108, 49-3-359(c)(2), 49-3-359, 49-3-359(d), 49-6-1012(g), 49-6-1012, 49-6-3004(e), 49-6-3004, 49-6-3004(i)(1), 49-6-3004(i)(7)(A), 49-6-3115, 49-6-4108(a), 49-6-4108, 49-6-4108(c), 49-6-5001(c), 49-6-5001, 49-10-1405, 49-10-1402(3)(A), 49-10-1402, 49-16-211, 49-18-109