SB0376Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7.

Tennessee SB0376 prohibits discrimination in higher education institutions based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, including in admissions and financial aid processes. It affects all four-year public and private institutions of higher education in Tennessee, excluding those governed by the state university and community college system. Key provisions include the establishment of a private cause of action for individuals who experience discrimination, the prohibition of using race-related data in admissions decisions, and the imposition of statutory damages for violations.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0376 prohibits discrimination in higher education institutions based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, including in admissions and financial aid processes. It affects all four-year public and private institutions of higher education in Tennessee, excluding those governed by the state university and community college system. Key provisions include the establishment of a private cause of action for individuals who experience discrimination, the prohibition of using race-related data in admissions decisions, and the imposition of statutory damages for violations.

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Sponsor

Rose, Paul

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Last Action

April 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 245

Subjects
Education, HigherStudentsEducation

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