Education - As enacted, requires that certain employees of state special schools receive the same leave and certain other benefits as employees of LEAs and public charter schools. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 50 and Title 49.

HB 676 requires Tennessee's state special schools to provide teachers with the same leave benefits as public school teachers, including eligibility to accumulate and use leave under public school rules and paid family leave. It also mandates that any salary increases for public school teachers must apply equally to state special school teachers, and budgeted funds for public school teacher raises must be matched for state special school staff. The law applies to licensed teachers (excluding school administrators and certain state employees) starting July 1, 2025. It ensures these educators receive equivalent benefits and compensation parity with public school employees.