Senate Bill 1925 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 50, by introducing a new section that provides special leave for eligible employees who are foster parents or kinship caregivers. This leave can be utilized when the employee is required to attend court or counseling sessions related to the placement of a foster child. Importantly, the leave granted under this section will not be deducted from the employee's accumulated sick, annual, or other leave. However, it will count towards the employee's leave entitlements under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

Eligible employees are defined as those who have been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve consecutive months, with specific criteria outlined for different entities. The bill stipulates that an eligible employee may receive a maximum of five workdays of paid leave within a twelve-month period. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the state's commitment to supporting foster parents and kinship caregivers in their essential roles.