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TN SB1710

TN SB1710
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to human trafficking.

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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
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 requires public schools and public charter schools in Tennessee to provide instruction on child trafficking prevention and awareness to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, integrating this education into health education rather than a family life curriculum. Child trafficking is defined as human trafficking where the victim is under 18 years old. School districts and charter school governing bodies must develop and publish plans by August 1, 2026, detailing how this instruction will be delivered, the qualifications of instructors, and the materials used, and then submit annual reports to the commissioner of education starting July 1, 2027, confirming the instruction was provided. This change aims 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

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 01/22/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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