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HB 665

Education - As enacted, requires each public senior high school to provide official recruiting representatives of the armed forces of this state and the United States access to the high school at least once a month during student lunch periods for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military and at least once every other month when school is in session to provide further information to students who have expressed interest; provides additional related access. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Scott Cepicky

Tennessee public high schools must grant military recruiters monthly lunch-period access and bimonthly follow-up meetings to inform students about military educational and career opportunities.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 377
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Bill Summary · HB 665

Legislative bill overview

HB 665 mandates that Tennessee public senior high schools must grant official military recruiting representatives access to campus at least monthly during lunch periods to discuss military educational and career opportunities, with additional bimonthly access for students who express interest. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 to enforce these recruiting access requirements.

Why is this important

This legislation directly shapes students' exposure to military career pathways during formative educational years and ensures military branches have structured, regular opportunities to reach potential recruits. It affects school administration procedures, student privacy considerations, and the competitive landscape for youth recruitment between military and civilian employers.

Potential points of contention

  • Student privacy and parental consent: The bill doesn't specify whether parental notification or opt-out mechanisms are required, raising concerns about unsolicited recruitment contact with minors
  • Equity of school access: The mandate privileges military recruiters over other career recruiters (colleges, private employers), potentially creating unequal access to student populations during school time
  • Disruption to educational programming: Requiring monthly lunch period access may interfere with student meal time and other school activities, particularly in schools with limited lunch periods

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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