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HB 1675

Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, requires LEAs to classify school nurses as licensed personnel for salary purposes; requires an LEA to pay a school nurse the base salary established for licensed teachers for the respective school year in certain circumstances; requires an LEA to pay a school nurse more or less than the established base salary per school year if the nurse has more or less training and experience than that required for the base salary. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Elaine Davis

Tennessee bill requires school districts to pay school nurses salaries matching licensed teachers' base pay, adjusted for experience, raising district labor costs.

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Bill Summary · HB 1675

Legislative bill overview

HB 1675 requires Tennessee school districts to classify school nurses as licensed personnel and pay them salaries aligned with licensed teachers' base pay scales. The bill allows for salary adjustments above or below the base depending on individual training and experience levels.

Why is this important

School nurses perform critical health functions in educational settings, yet often receive lower compensation than similarly credentialed educators. This bill addresses potential pay equity issues and may affect recruitment and retention of qualified nursing professionals in schools, while also creating significant budget implications for local education agencies (LEAs).

Potential points of contention

  • Budget impact: Reclassifying and raising nurse salaries to teacher-equivalent levels requires substantial new funding; the bill's placement "behind the budget" suggests fiscal concerns are already a consideration
  • Funding source ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify whether state or local districts bear costs, potentially creating unfunded mandates for LEAs with limited budgets
  • Scope and definitions: "Licensed personnel" classification and what constitutes "more or less training and experience" may require clarification to prevent inconsistent implementation across districts

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

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