Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB1899 allows public institutions of higher education to suspend faculty members, including those with tenure, without pay during investigations or hearings regarding potential termination. The bill also mandates that any president or chief executive officer appointed by the institution's governing board on or after July 1, 2026, must be confirmed by the state legislature. Key provisions include the suspension authority and the legislative confirmation requirement for new executive appointments.
Tennessee SB1899 allows public institutions of higher education to suspend faculty members, including those with tenure, without pay during investigations or hearings regarding potential termination. The bill also mandates that any president or chief executive officer appointed by the institution's governing board on or after July 1, 2026, must be confirmed by the state legislature. Key provisions include the suspension authority and the legislative confirmation requirement for new executive appointments.
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Hensley, Joey
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
March 18, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee