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TN SB1216

TN SB1216
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to educational materials.


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

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 from recommending or listing, the state board of education from approving for local adoption or granting a waiver, and local education agencies (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, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) issues or lifestyles. The bill applies to the 2021-2022 school year and each school year thereafter.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee (on 03/23/2022)

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