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TN SB2852
TN SB2852AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to the nonsectarian, nonreligious study of the Bible.
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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies that authorization to provide nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible extends to public charter schools; makes various changes to the approval process and notice requirements for such courses. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's law regarding the nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible in public schools. It extends the authorization for such courses to public charter schools, makes changes to the approval process, and adds requirements for schools to make course curricula and standards available online. The bill also directs the Department of Education to notify schools annually about their ability to offer the elective Bible course. The changes take effect for the 2024-2025 school year and subsequent years.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2852&ga=113 | 02/01/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2895 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2895.pdf | 03/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2852.pdf | 02/01/2024 |
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