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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires each public senior high school to provide official recruiting representatives of the armed forces of this state and the United States access to the high school at least once a month during student lunch periods for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military and at least once every other month when school is in session to provide further information to students who have expressed interest; provides additional related access. - Amends TCA Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law regarding military recruiter access to high school students by requiring public senior high schools to provide official military recruiting representatives with access to student directory information and in-school opportunities for military recruitment. Specifically, the bill mandates that high schools must allow military recruiters to visit the school at least once a month during lunch periods to inform students about military educational and career opportunities, and at least once every other month to provide additional information to students who have expressed interest in the military. This legislation ensures that students have consistent and regular exposure to military recruitment options, giving them the chance to learn about potential educational and career paths in the armed forces. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and appears to be aimed at maintaining and potentially expanding military recruitment efforts in Tennessee high schools by guaranteeing recruiters structured access to students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Brent Taylor (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Bill Powers (R),
Bo Watson (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0713&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0377.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0713 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0176.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0176 (4699) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0723.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0713.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0665 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0665.pdf |
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