Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0826 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to parental rights and responsibilities, particularly concerning the treatment of minors. The bill affects parents, school officials, and healthcare providers by modifying existing parental consent requirements for medical treatment and recording of minors, as well as establishing new exceptions for emergency aid and screenings related to abuse or trafficking. Key provisions include stipulations for parental consent regarding school absences for religious purposes and the conditions under which school officials can act in the child's best interest without parental consent.
Tennessee HB0826 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to parental rights and responsibilities, particularly concerning the treatment of minors. The bill affects parents, school officials, and healthcare providers by modifying existing parental consent requirements for medical treatment and recording of minors, as well as establishing new exceptions for emergency aid and screenings related to abuse or trafficking. Key provisions include stipulations for parental consent regarding school absences for religious purposes and the conditions under which school officials can act in the child's best interest without parental consent.
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