Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB0895 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) related to parental rights and responsibilities, particularly concerning the treatment of minors and school attendance for religious purposes. It affects parents, minors, and local education agencies by specifying conditions under which parental consent is required for medical treatment and recording of minors, as well as establishing limits on excused absences for religious reasons. Key provisions include new exceptions to parental consent requirements for non-emergency first aid and screenings related to potential abuse or trafficking, and a stipulation that a child cannot be excused for religious purposes for more than 20 days in a school year without a meeting to discuss educational implications.
Tennessee SB0895 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) related to parental rights and responsibilities, particularly concerning the treatment of minors and school attendance for religious purposes. It affects parents, minors, and local education agencies by specifying conditions under which parental consent is required for medical treatment and recording of minors, as well as establishing limits on excused absences for religious reasons. Key provisions include new exceptions to parental consent requirements for non-emergency first aid and screenings related to potential abuse or trafficking, and a stipulation that a child cannot be excused for religious purposes for more than 20 days in a school year without a meeting to discuss educational implications.
Track Tennessee Legislation Like a Pro
Join hundreds of professionals using LegisGo to stay ahead of legislative changes.
Instant Alerts
Get notified when bills you track move through the legislature
AI Summaries
Understand complex legislation in seconds with AI-powered analysis
Full Access
All 132 legislators, committee schedules, and voting records