Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB0151 mandates that, starting in the 2025-2026 school year, local boards of education and public charter schools display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution in a prominent location within each school building. This requirement affects all public schools in Tennessee and stipulates that the items must be displayed together in a visible area, such as an entryway or cafeteria, with specific font size and readability standards. The bill also encourages donations from organizations or individuals to fund or provide materials for these displays.
Tennessee SB0151 mandates that, starting in the 2025-2026 school year, local boards of education and public charter schools display the Ten Commandments, the first sentence of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution in a prominent location within each school building. This requirement affects all public schools in Tennessee and stipulates that the items must be displayed together in a visible area, such as an entryway or cafeteria, with specific font size and readability standards. The bill also encourages donations from organizations or individuals to fund or provide materials for these displays.
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