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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Tennessee Senate Bill
Education, Higher - As introduced, prohibits the board of regents, each state university board of trustees, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee from conferring any new tenure status on faculty members on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
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Senate • Feb 10, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
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- Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- 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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