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TN SB2384

TN SB2384
AN 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
In Committee
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 instruction on firearm safety is given, so they can choose to opt their child out of such instruction without penalty. 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, by adding school social workers to the list that already includes school counselors and school psychologists.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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