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HB 2226

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, prohibits professional employees and local boards of education from collaborative conferencing; prohibits a local board of education from allowing a professional employees' organization to use or access facilities when such use or access is otherwise prohibited by the local board's policies or procedures for community use. - Amends TCA Title 49.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Aron Maberry

Bill prohibits collaborative conferencing between teachers and school boards, and restricts employee organizations' facility access unless granted to general public, amending Tennessee education law.

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/24/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2226

Legislative bill overview

HB 2226 would prohibit professional employees (teachers, principals, etc.) and local school boards from engaging in collaborative conferencing, and prevent employee organizations from accessing school facilities unless those facilities are available to the general public under the same terms. The bill amends Tennessee's education code (TCA Title 49).

Why is this important

This legislation directly impacts teacher-administrator relations and union activities in schools. Collaborative conferencing typically refers to joint problem-solving meetings between educators and administration on workplace matters, so restricting this could affect how schools address grievances, working conditions, and policy concerns. Facility access restrictions could limit employee organizations' ability to communicate with members or conduct union activities on school property.

Potential points of contention

  • Labor relations impact: Restricting collaborative conferencing may hinder dispute resolution and union-management dialogue that currently addresses workplace issues, potentially pushing conflicts toward more formal grievance procedures or litigation
  • Facility access equity: The bill's language about equal treatment under facility policies could be interpreted broadly, potentially preventing school employees from using facilities they currently access while allowing community groups, raising fairness questions
  • Employee organization activities: The restrictions could impede teachers' ability to organize, communicate with colleagues about working conditions, or participate in collective bargaining activities during school hours on campus

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

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