SB0313Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

Tennessee SB0313 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 49, Chapter 6, to establish policies for reviewing and maintaining school library collections and classroom libraries. It affects local boards of education and public charter schools by requiring them to adopt procedures for evaluating materials based on age appropriateness and educational suitability. Key provisions include differentiating between library collections and classroom libraries, ensuring materials in both meet suitability standards, and implementing review processes for feedback from parents and guardians.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0313 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 49, Chapter 6, to establish policies for reviewing and maintaining school library collections and classroom libraries. It affects local boards of education and public charter schools by requiring them to adopt procedures for evaluating materials based on age appropriateness and educational suitability. Key provisions include differentiating between library collections and classroom libraries, ensuring materials in both meet suitability standards, and implementing review processes for feedback from parents and guardians.

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Sponsor

Yarbro, Jeff

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 27, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesEducation

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