SB1378In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.

Tennessee SB1378 establishes a division of early child and education within the Department of Education by December 31, 2026, and assigns it administrative responsibility for various state and federally funded early childhood programs. The bill affects early childhood care and education providers, local communities, and families, requiring the creation of a unified system that includes a licensing framework, accountability measures, and community engagement strategies. Key provisions include the formation of a transition advisory council, the development of a two-part transition plan, and annual reporting on the progress of the unified early childhood care and education system.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1378 establishes a division of early child and education within the Department of Education by December 31, 2026, and assigns it administrative responsibility for various state and federally funded early childhood programs. The bill affects early childhood care and education providers, local communities, and families, requiring the creation of a unified system that includes a licensing framework, accountability measures, and community engagement strategies. Key provisions include the formation of a transition advisory council, the development of a two-part transition plan, and annual reporting on the progress of the unified early childhood care and education system.

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Sponsor

Watson, Bo

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Last Action

March 26, 2025

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee

Subjects
EducationChildrenEducation, Dept. of

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