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TN SB1229
TN SB1229AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13, relative to curriculum.
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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/05/2021
04/05/2021
Passed
04/14/2021
04/14/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires an LEA or public charter school to notify a student's parent or guardian prior to commencing instruction of a sexual orientation or gender identity curriculum; permits a parent or guardian to excuse the parent's or guardian's student from a sexual orientation or gender identity curriculum, and prohibits the LEA or charter school from penalizing an excused student. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's education law to require local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to notify parents or guardians at least 30 days before providing instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity. It also allows parents or guardians to excuse their students from such instruction without penalty. The bill defines key terms like "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" and clarifies that schools are not required to provide a sexual orientation or gender identity curriculum.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/03/2021 (on 05/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1229&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1229&ga=112 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/112/pub/pc0281.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1229.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0529 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB0529.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1229.pdf |
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