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.

SB 705 requires Tennessee state special schools to provide teachers with the same leave benefits (like sick leave and paid family leave) and salary increases as public school teachers. It mandates that when public school districts receive salary raises or benefits, state special schools must receive equivalent funding for their teachers. The bill specifically applies to licensed teachers at state special schools, excluding top administrators and certain state employees. This change takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, aligning state special school staff benefits with those in public schools.