Tennessee House Bill HB1214

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/31/23
• Refer: 2/22/23
• Refer: 2/28/23

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.

Impact

The impact of HB1214 aligns with the broader legislative intent to refine notice periods in educational policies, thereby enhancing transparency and procedural fairness. By changing the notice requirement to business days, the bill potentially allows for better alignment with operational schedules of educational institutions and stakeholders involved. This may help facilitate smoother communication and planning processes.

Summary

House Bill 1214 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 49, which pertains to education. The key change implemented by this bill is the adjustment of notice requirements from 'five (5) days notice' to 'five (5) business days' notice'. This amendment is intended to ensure that individuals or entities affected by decisions connected to educational matters receive adequate time to prepare or respond.

Contention

While there are no explicit mentions of significant contention surrounding HB1214, the nature of amendments often invites discussions on varying perspectives, particularly regarding the adequacy of notice periods and their implications for stakeholders. Proponents may advocate that the change to business days makes the process more efficient, while opponents could argue that it may inadvertently shorten the time available for meaningful engagement in educational decisions, depending on timing and local practices.