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TN HB2227
TN HB2227AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 63, relative to parental rights.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires local education agencies and public charter schools to notify the parent or legal guardian of each student enrolled in the LEA or public charter school of their right to opt their student out of receiving instruction on firearm safety; allows a school social worker licensed by the state board of education to provide certain preventative and developmental counseling services to students without first obtaining parental consent. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 63.
AI Summary
This bill requires local education agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, and public charter schools to inform parents or legal guardians at least 30 days before any firearm safety instruction is given, informing them of their right to opt their child out of this instruction by providing written notice to the school principal, and ensuring students who are opted out are not penalized. Additionally, the bill expands the types of licensed school professionals who can provide certain preventative and developmental counseling services to students without first needing parental consent to include school social workers, in addition to school counselors and school psychologists.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Education Instruction Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2227&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2384 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2384.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2227.pdf |
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