SB 2259
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to public institutions of higher education.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Session
114th General Assembly
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:52 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes how Tennessee’s public colleges and universities handle faculty members, particularly regarding tenure and disciplinary actions. It requires each institution to create policies that promote neutrality, free expression, and respectful dialogue on campus. Specifically, the bill removes existing disciplinary policies for tenured faculty and mandates that governing boards establish clear distinctions between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent procedures for all faculty and protecting tenure through due process.
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