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TN SB2298
TN SB2298AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to library collections.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies from allowing, through their policies, a material in a library collection to be removed while it is being evaluated by the local board, governing body, or the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission, if applicable, until a determination is made as to whether the material is appropriate for the age and maturity level of the students who may access it, and whether the material is suitable for, and consistent with, the educational mission of the school. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates that local school boards and public charter school governing bodies cannot remove materials from library collections while they are under review. This prohibition applies until a final decision is made by the local board, governing body, or the state textbook and instructional materials quality commission, ensuring that materials are not taken out of circulation before a determination is made regarding their appropriateness for students' age and maturity levels and their alignment with the school's educational mission. The bill amends existing Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) sections related to library collections and instructional materials.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2298&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2298.pdf |
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