HB 1253STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, increases from 20 to 30, the maximum number of consecutive days a substitute teacher may substitute for a regular teacher on leave without having to possess a teaching license; requires the six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees to be taken either consecutively or non-consecutively based on certain criteria. - Amends TCA Section 8-50-814; Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 49, Chapter 3, Part 3.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 296

Voted: 4/28/2025

How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·7 other

Action history

  • 4/28/2025Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
  • 4/28/2025Pub. Ch. 296
  • 4/24/2025Signed by Governor.
  • 4/16/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  • 4/14/2025Signed by Senate Speaker
  • 4/10/2025Signed by H. Speaker
  • 4/8/2025Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  • 4/7/2025Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
  • 4/7/2025Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0277)
  • 4/7/2025Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.