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TN HB0529

TN HB0529
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13, relative to curriculum.


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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 laws to require local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to notify parents or guardians at least 30 days before implementing a curriculum related to sexual orientation or gender identity. It allows parents or guardians to opt their students out of such curriculum without penalty. The bill also defines "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" for the purposes of this legislation. Overall, the bill aims to provide more transparency and parental choice regarding the teaching of sensitive topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 281 (on 05/05/2021)

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