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This bill amends several Tennessee Code Annotated titles to clarify and expand parental rights and responsibilities, with key provisions focusing on school and healthcare interactions. The bill allows parents to have their child excused from school for religious purposes for up to 20 days per year, after which the school may request a meeting to discuss the child's educational future. It also permits school-approved academic activities and adds protections for individuals rendering non-emergency first aid to minors, such as dressing minor wounds or providing fluids. The bill allows local education agencies to make video or voice recordings of students during school hours with certain consent conditions, specifically requiring parental consent before publishing such recordings. Additionally, the bill provides healthcare providers and school counselors with legal protections when performing certain screenings or providing counseling services, such as screening minors who may be victims of trafficking or abuse, or offering preventative developmental counseling. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and requires the administrative office of the courts to submit an annual report detailing legal actions related to the Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0895&ga=114