Children - As enacted, clarifies that the economic disadvantage of a parent or guardian alone is not a ground for termination of parental rights; clarifies that, for purposes of laws relative to juvenile courts and proceedings, "neglect" does not exist solely on the basis of economic disadvantage. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37 and Title 39.

HB 347 clarifies that a parent's or guardian's financial hardship alone cannot be used to terminate parental rights or define neglect in Tennessee's juvenile court system. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections (including Titles 36, 37, and 39) to specify that courts must not consider economic disadvantage as a basis for termination or neglect unless reasonable material resources (such as cash assistance, housing, or goods) were offered and refused by the parent. This change prevents poverty from being treated as neglect without evidence of the parent declining available support. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.