Tennessee · 114

SB 298

Education, Curriculum - As enacted, makes various changes to the approval process and notice requirements for nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses; clarifies that public charter schools are authorized to provide nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses in the same manner as local education agencies. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

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Tennessee SB 298 amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6 to modify the approval process and notice requirements for nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses. The enacted bill also clarifies that public charter schools are authorized to offer these courses in the same manner as local education agencies.

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QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025 Passed (1) lower pass 0 0 2 Apr 15, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2025 Passed (1) upper pass 0 0 1 Apr 15, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar… upper pass 0 0 0 Mar 12, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0