Senate Bill 2637, also known as House Bill 2573, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new age requirements for individuals serving as teachers or assistant teachers in child care programs for children aged four years or younger. Specifically, the bill stipulates that such individuals must be at least eighteen years of age, thereby ensuring that only qualified adults are responsible for the care and education of young children.

The new provision is added as subdivision (4) to Section 49-1-1103(a) of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards in child care settings for the welfare of the public.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-1103(a), 49-1-1103