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This bill amends several sections of Tennessee law related to families' rights and responsibilities, focusing primarily on parental and school interactions. The bill modifies existing statutes to clarify parents' rights, including allowing children to be excused from school for religious purposes for up to 20 days without significant consequences, and expanding parental rights to include consenting to school-related video or voice recordings of their children. The bill also provides legal protections for individuals rendering non-emergency first aid to minors, such as dressing minor wounds or providing basic medical care, and allows healthcare providers to screen minors they reasonably believe may be victims of trafficking or abuse without legal repercussions. Additionally, the bill permits school counselors and psychologists to provide preventative and developmental counseling under specific state guidelines. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for schools, parents, and healthcare providers when interacting with or caring for minors, while maintaining protections for children's welfare. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0826&ga=114