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SB 2013

Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act." - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Crowe

Tennessee bill establishes nursing education oversight framework to enhance program integrity standards and regulatory compliance in state nursing schools.

Pub. Ch. 848
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Bill Summary · SB 2013

Legislative bill overview

SB 2013 enacts the "Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act," amending Tennessee's education and nursing regulations under Title 49 and Title 63. The bill appears designed to establish or strengthen oversight mechanisms for nursing education programs, though specific provisions are not detailed in the publicly available summary.

Why is this important

Nursing education standards directly affect the competency of healthcare professionals entering the workforce, which has implications for patient safety and quality of care across Tennessee's healthcare system. Oversight mechanisms can influence program accreditation, curriculum standards, and licensure pathways that affect both aspiring nurses and healthcare employers.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden: New oversight requirements could increase compliance costs for nursing education programs, potentially affecting tuition, enrollment, or program viability at smaller institutions
  • Educational autonomy: Depending on implementation, enhanced state oversight might limit institutional flexibility in curriculum design and program delivery
  • Definition and enforcement: The specific integrity standards being enforced and how violations are adjudicated could be contentious between educators, regulators, and nursing boards

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

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