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TN HB0368
TN HB0368AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to student instruction.
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, adds instruction for public high school students on this state's safe haven law to the required components of a family life curriculum. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires Tennessee public high schools to include instruction about the state's safe haven law in their family life curriculum, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The safe haven law allows a mother to voluntarily surrender an unharmed infant without facing criminal prosecution, and this new educational requirement aims to increase awareness about this option among high school students in grades 9-12. The state board of education will develop specific guidelines for this instruction, and the department of education is encouraged to collaborate with A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on educating the public about safe haven laws. The department will distribute these guidelines to local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter high schools before the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by ensuring teenagers are informed about this important child welfare resource.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Tom Stinnett (R)*,
Ed Butler (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Michele Carringer (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Pat Marsh (R),
Antonio Parkinson (D),
Michele Reneau (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 164 (on 05/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0368&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0164.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0368 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0101.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0101 (3976) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0133.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0368 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0368.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0368.pdf |
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