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TN HB0800

TN HB0800
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educational materials.


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
03/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission from recommending or listing, the state board of education from approving for local adoption or from granting a waiver for, and LEAs and public charter schools from adopting or using textbooks and instructional materials or supplemental instructional materials that promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgender issues or lifestyles. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission, the state board of education, and local educational agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools from recommending, approving, or using textbooks and instructional materials that promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) issues or lifestyles. The bill applies to the 2021-2022 school year and each school year thereafter.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Re-ref. Education Instruction (on 03/17/2022)

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