Tennessee · 114
SB 2259
Education, Higher - As enacted, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
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As enacted, Tennessee SB 2259 requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt policies distinguishing between faculty tenure decisions and disciplinary actions. The legislation amends TCA Title 49, Chapters 7, 8, and 9 to implement these requirements.
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Sponsors
- Adam Lowe Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |