Education, Curriculum

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes each LEA and school that offers a firearm safety class or program to elementary-school students to post the curriculum and any corresponding educational materials on the school's or LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [SB-2209] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, authorizes each LEA and school that offers a firearm safety class or program to elementary-school students to post the curriculum and any corresponding educational materials on the school's or LEA's website. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson Action Deferred In Senate Education Committee on 03/16/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, requires the department of education and public schools to commemorate the centennial of women's suffrage and recognize the Tennesseans who were instrumental in securing all women the right to vote for the purpose of educating students about the ratification of the nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution on August 18, 1920, and to educate students on the state of Tennessee's fundamental role in guaranteeing all women the right to vote. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-1028. [HB-1192] [Education ] [Voting Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
As enacted, requires the department of education and public schools to commemorate the centennial of women's suffrage and recognize the Tennesseans who were instrumental in securing all women the right to vote for the purpose of educating students about the ratification of the nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution on August 18, 1920, and to educate students on the state of Tennessee's fundamental role in guaranteeing all women the right to vote. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-1028.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Effective Date(s) 05/22/2019 on 05/29/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes requirement for LEAs to provide a physical education class taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in physical education or by a specialist in physical education; deletes reporting requirements; requires each LEA to integrate at least two 25- minute periods of physical activity into each school day. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [SB-1739] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
As introduced, deletes requirement for LEAs to provide a physical education class taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in physical education or by a specialist in physical education; deletes reporting requirements; requires each LEA to integrate at least two 25- minute periods of physical activity into each school day. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Action Deferred In Senate Education Committee To 12/1/2020 on 06/03/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes requirement for LEAs to provide a physical education class taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in physical education or by a specialist in physical education; deletes reporting requirements; requires each LEA to integrate at least two 25- minute periods of physical activity into each school day. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [HB-1688] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
As introduced, deletes requirement for LEAs to provide a physical education class taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in physical education or by a specialist in physical education; deletes reporting requirements; requires each LEA to integrate at least two 25- minute periods of physical activity into each school day. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Education Committee on 05/28/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to provide age-appropriate instruction to public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the events of September 11, 2001, annually on September 11. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [SB-1604] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to provide age-appropriate instruction to public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the events of September 11, 2001, annually on September 11. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard M. Briggs Action Deferred In Senate Education Committee on 03/16/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to provide age-appropriate instruction to public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the events of September 11, 2001, annually on September 11. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [HB-1559] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, requires each LEA and public charter school to provide age-appropriate instruction to public school students in kindergarten through grade 12 on the events of September 11, 2001, annually on September 11. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Crawford Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 02/27/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, expands career and technical education programs to middle school grades; requires the board of career and technical education to plan facilities for comprehensive career and technical training for middle school students. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-63] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Children and Youth ]
As enacted, expands career and technical education programs to middle school grades; requires the board of career and technical education to plan facilities for comprehensive career and technical training for middle school students. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Effective Date(s) 05/10/2019; 07/01/2019 on 05/15/2019

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter, prohibits the administration of end-of-course examinations to students in grades 9 through 12 and establishes the ACT as the only assessment that may be required for graduation. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 60. [HB-1609] [Education ]
As introduced, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter, prohibits the administration of end-of-course examinations to students in grades 9 through 12 and establishes the ACT as the only assessment that may be required for graduation. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 60.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Hill Failed In S/c Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee Of Education Instruction & Programs on 03/14/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, creates a liability framework for an employer that accepts or employs a student who is participating in work-based learning coordinated through the student's LEA or a state institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, Tennessee colleges of applied technology; establishes a qualified work-based learning student grant program. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 67. [SB-1649] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Workers' Compensation ]
As enacted, creates a liability framework for an employer that accepts or employs a student who is participating in work-based learning coordinated through the student's LEA or a state institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, Tennessee colleges of applied technology; establishes a qualified work-based learning student grant program. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Duncan Massey Effective Date(s) 05/21/2018 on 05/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that, for the 2017-2018 school year, employment termination and compensation decisions for pre-kindergarten or kindergarten teachers will not be based solely on data generated by the portfolio model; revises provisions regarding funding and approval for LEAs. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1854] [Education ] [Funding ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
As enacted, specifies that, for the 2017-2018 school year, employment termination and compensation decisions for pre-kindergarten or kindergarten teachers will not be based solely on data generated by the portfolio model; revises provisions regarding funding and approval for LEAs. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Duncan Massey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 751 on 04/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that driver education courses in public schools include instruction on the dangers of using hand-held mobile telephones or personal digital assistants to transmit or read a message; requires that students be apprised of the delinquent act, and penalty, to knowingly operate a motor vehicle and use a mobile phone or personal digital assistant equipped with a hands-free device to transmit or read a written message. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-2775] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, requires that driver education courses in public schools include instruction on the dangers of using hand-held mobile telephones or personal digital assistants to transmit or read a message; requires that students be apprised of the delinquent act, and penalty, to knowingly operate a motor vehicle and use a mobile phone or personal digital assistant equipped with a hands-free device to transmit or read a written message. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dennis Powers Filed For Intro. on 02/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that driver education courses in public schools include instruction on the dangers of using hand-held mobile telephones or personal digital assistants to transmit or read a message; requires that students be apprised of the delinquent act, and penalty, to knowingly operate a motor vehicle and use a mobile phone or personal digital assistant equipped with a hands-free device to transmit or read a written message. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-2386] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, requires that driver education courses in public schools include instruction on the dangers of using hand-held mobile telephones or personal digital assistants to transmit or read a message; requires that students be apprised of the delinquent act, and penalty, to knowingly operate a motor vehicle and use a mobile phone or personal digital assistant equipped with a hands-free device to transmit or read a written message. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank S. Niceley Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/05/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that driver education courses in public schools include instruction on the dangers of using hand-held mobile telephones or personal digital assistants to transmit or read a message; requires that students be apprised of the delinquent act, and penalty, to knowingly operate a motor vehicle and use a mobile phone or personal digital assistant equipped with a hands-free device to transmit or read a written message. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-2475] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, requires that driver education courses in public schools include instruction on the dangers of using hand-held mobile telephones or personal digital assistants to transmit or read a message; requires that students be apprised of the delinquent act, and penalty, to knowingly operate a motor vehicle and use a mobile phone or personal digital assistant equipped with a hands-free device to transmit or read a written message. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dennis Powers P2c, Ref. To Education Instruction & Programs on 02/07/2018

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As introduced, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter, prohibits the administration of end-of-course examinations to students in grades 9 through 12 and establishes the ACT as the only assessment that may be required for graduation. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 60. [SB-2575] [Education ]
As introduced, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter, prohibits the administration of end-of-course examinations to students in grades 9 through 12 and establishes the ACT as the only assessment that may be required for graduation. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 60.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Education Committee on 02/05/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, requires the department and state board of education to provide certain information regarding Bible curricula and courses. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-2124] [Education ] [Religion ]
As enacted, requires the department and state board of education to provide certain information regarding Bible curricula and courses. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul E. Bailey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 775 on 04/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that, for the 2017-2018 school year, employment termination and compensation decisions for pre-kindergarten or kindergarten teachers will not be based solely on data generated by the portfolio model; revises provisions regarding funding and approval for LEAs. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-1686] [Education ] [Funding ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ]
As enacted, specifies that, for the 2017-2018 school year, employment termination and compensation decisions for pre-kindergarten or kindergarten teachers will not be based solely on data generated by the portfolio model; revises provisions regarding funding and approval for LEAs. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Effective Date(s) 04/18/2018 on 04/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, requires the department and state board of education to provide certain information regarding Bible curricula and courses. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-2174] [Education ] [Religion ]
As enacted, requires the department and state board of education to provide certain information regarding Bible curricula and courses. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Effective Date(s) 04/19/2018 on 04/23/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, requires that instruction on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse be provided as part of a family life curriculum; provides immunity from a cause of action for such instruction provided by teachers employed by the LEA and certain other instructors in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-603 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13. [HB-2164] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
As enacted, requires that instruction on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse be provided as part of a family life curriculum; provides immunity from a cause of action for such instruction provided by teachers employed by the LEA and certain other instructors in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-603 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John W. Forgety Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 609 on 04/04/2018

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As enacted, requires that instruction on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse be provided as part of a family life curriculum; provides immunity from a cause of action for such instruction provided by teachers employed by the LEA and certain other instructors in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-603 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13. [SB-1510] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
As enacted, requires that instruction on the detection, intervention, prevention, and treatment of child sexual abuse be provided as part of a family life curriculum; provides immunity from a cause of action for such instruction provided by teachers employed by the LEA and certain other instructors in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-603 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Duncan Massey Effective Date(s) 04/02/2018 on 04/04/2018

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As enacted, creates a liability framework for an employer that accepts or employs a student who is participating in work-based learning coordinated through the student's LEA or a state institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, Tennessee colleges of applied technology; establishes a qualified work-based learning student grant program. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 67. [HB-1599] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Workers' Compensation ]
As enacted, creates a liability framework for an employer that accepts or employs a student who is participating in work-based learning coordinated through the student's LEA or a state institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, Tennessee colleges of applied technology; establishes a qualified work-based learning student grant program. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 991 on 05/23/2018

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