SB0319Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB0319 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require local education agencies (LEAs) to incorporate new curriculum guidelines related to the state's safe haven law into their family life education programs for students in grades nine through twelve. The bill mandates that the Department of Education collaborate with a nonprofit organization to develop educational materials and distribute these guidelines to all relevant LEAs and public charter high schools before the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Key provisions include the emphasis on educating students about the protections for voluntarily surrendering unharmed infants without criminal liability.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0319 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require local education agencies (LEAs) to incorporate new curriculum guidelines related to the state's safe haven law into their family life education programs for students in grades nine through twelve. The bill mandates that the Department of Education collaborate with a nonprofit organization to develop educational materials and distribute these guidelines to all relevant LEAs and public charter high schools before the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Key provisions include the emphasis on educating students about the protections for voluntarily surrendering unharmed infants without criminal liability.

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Sponsor

Massey, Becky

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 27, 2025

Last Action

May 2, 2025

Pub. Ch. 164

Subjects
Education, CurriculumEducationSchools, CharterLocal Education AgenciesEducation, State Board ofEducation, Dept. of

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