Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, prohibits an educator from engaging in any sexually related behavior with certain students enrolled, graduated, or withdrawn from school; requires violations to be reported to the state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 1973 amends Tennessee's educator licensure laws to expand protections by prohibiting sexually related behavior between educators and former students (defined as those who graduated or withdrew within the past year). It also removes the option for schools to skip license discipline when educators break employment contracts without valid reasons. The bill requires schools to report violations of these rules to the state board of education, directly affecting teachers, principals, and school personnel whose conduct could lead to licensure penalties. Key provisions include banning behaviors like inappropriate touching, sexual remarks, or pressuring students for favors, regardless of consent. The law becomes effective July 2026, with immediate reporting requirements for violations.