Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 5 and Title 49, Chapter 6.
Tennessee HB1281 amends existing laws regarding released time courses in religious moral instruction by establishing new requirements for instructors and individuals in proximity to students. It mandates that these individuals undergo a TBI criminal history records check and that the results be shared with local education agencies (LEAs) to ensure they have not been convicted of offenses that would lead to the revocation of an educator's license. The bill affects independent entities sponsoring released time courses and the LEAs that excuse students to attend these courses.
Tennessee HB1281 amends existing laws regarding released time courses in religious moral instruction by establishing new requirements for instructors and individuals in proximity to students. It mandates that these individuals undergo a TBI criminal history records check and that the results be shared with local education agencies (LEAs) to ensure they have not been convicted of offenses that would lead to the revocation of an educator's license. The bill affects independent entities sponsoring released time courses and the LEAs that excuse students to attend these courses.
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