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TN HB0529
TN HB0529AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13, relative to curriculum.
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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
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 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)
Debra Moody (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Glen Casada (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Mark Cochran (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Ron Gant (R),
Bruce Griffey (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Mark Hall (R),
Kirk Haston (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
Doc Kumar (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Dennis Powers (R),
John Ragan (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Iris Rudder (R),
Jerry Sexton (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Robin Smith (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Todd Warner (R),
Terri Weaver (R),
Mark White (R),
Dave Wright (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 281 (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=HB0529&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0529&ga=112 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/112/pub/pc0281.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0529.pdf |
| HB0529 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB0529.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0529.pdf |
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