Local Education Agencies - As introduced, prohibits an LEA from employing a person who is a relative of the LEA's director of schools or a relative of a member of the LEA's local board of education unless the commissioner of education approves the relative's employment in writing. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2, Part 2.

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The bill prevents a local education agency (LEA) from employing anyone who is a relative of its director of schools or a member of its local board unless the Tennessee commissioner of education gives written approval. The restriction applies to all hiring decisions made on or after July 1, 2025 and does not affect hires made before that date. It is intended to curb nepotism in district staffing.

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