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TN SB2852

TN SB2852
AN 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
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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