SB0151Second Reading

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.

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Overview

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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Sponsor

Pody, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 15, 2025

Last Action

January 27, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesSchools, CharterEducation

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