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HB 2268

State Employees - As enacted, removes the requirement for waivers to be used only one course at a time for academic courses that full-time state employees are eligible to take without paying tuition charges, maintenance fees, student activity fees, registration fees, or online course fees; authorizes the waiver to be used for more than one course at a time. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 8.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Allows Tennessee state agencies to operate employee child care programs within leased office buildings to reduce costs and expand access to child care for state employees.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 826
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Bill Summary · HB 2268

Legislative bill overview

HB 2268 modifies Tennessee state law to permit state agencies to operate child care programs within leased office buildings rather than requiring separate dedicated facilities. The bill amends Title 4 and Title 8 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify location requirements for these employee benefit programs.

Why is this important

This change could improve access to affordable child care for state employees by reducing operational costs and logistical barriers, potentially making child care programs more feasible for agencies to establish or expand. It may also increase workforce retention and productivity by addressing a significant barrier families face in returning to work.

Potential points of contention

  • Space and safety standards: Questions about whether shared office building spaces meet proper licensing, safety, and developmental standards for child care facilities
  • Cost-sharing and liability: Unclear allocation of costs between child care operations and office building operations, plus potential liability issues if incidents occur on shared premises
  • Program feasibility: Small state agencies may lack sufficient employee demand or building space to operate programs, limiting who benefits from this authorization

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

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