Education, Higher - As introduced, deletes an obsolete requirement that the governing board of each public institution of higher education submit a report on the institution's implementation of a research security policy by July 1, 2025, to the chairs of the education committee of the senate and the education committees of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.

SB 2438 removes an outdated requirement for Tennessee's public colleges and universities. The bill deletes a provision that previously mandated these institutions' governing boards to submit a report by July 1, 2025, detailing their implementation of research security policies. This change affects all public higher education institutions in Tennessee by eliminating a specific administrative reporting obligation. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 9 and 49, to reflect this procedural update.