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TN HB1527

TN HB1527
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to human trafficking.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires public schools and public charter schools to provide instruction in child trafficking awareness and prevention to students in grades kindergarten through 12 through health education, instead of being provided through a family life curriculum; requires school boards and public charter school governing bodies to publish certain information and provide annual reports concerning child trafficking education. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that public schools and public charter schools in Tennessee provide instruction on child trafficking awareness and prevention to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, integrating this education into their health curriculum rather than a family life curriculum. Child trafficking is defined as a human trafficking offense where the victim is under 18 years old. The bill requires school boards and governing bodies of public charter schools to develop and publish detailed implementation plans by August 1, 2026, outlining how the instruction will be delivered, the qualifications of the instructors, and the materials used, and to submit annual reports to the commissioner of education starting July 1, 2027, confirming the instruction was provided. This change is intended to enhance student safety and awareness regarding child trafficking and will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee (on 02/17/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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