Education, Curriculum

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, allows students to express their religious beliefs in school assignments without discrimination. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [SB-1373] [Religion ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, allows students to express their religious beliefs in school assignments without discrimination. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ferrell Haile Recalled From S. Ed. Comm. on 01/16/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, establishes requirements for curriculum regarding certain American documents; revises provisions regarding curriculum for educating students about government; revises other related provisions; requires report by state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1266] [Education ]
As enacted, establishes requirements for curriculum regarding certain American documents; revises provisions regarding curriculum for educating students about government; revises other related provisions; requires report by state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hill Pub. Ch. 939 on 06/03/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, expands definition of harassment and bullying in schools to include conduct based on actual or perceived demographic traits, requires review of anti-bullying policies at least once every three years, clarifies that such policies apply to students, school staff and volunteers. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-1124] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, expands definition of harassment and bullying in schools to include conduct based on actual or perceived demographic traits, requires review of anti-bullying policies at least once every three years, clarifies that such policies apply to students, school staff and volunteers. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen D. Camper Placed On S. Ed. Comm. Cal. For 3/26/2014 on 03/26/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Classroom Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10. [SB-234] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, enacts the "Classroom Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John D. Ragan Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Ed. Comm. on 03/27/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, requires every LEA to make at least one early postsecondary opportunity available for high school students. - Amends TCA Title 49. [SB-203] [Education ]
As introduced, requires every LEA to make at least one early postsecondary opportunity available for high school students. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores R. Gresham P2c, Ref. To S. Ed. Comm. on 01/31/2013

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, permits public schools to inform students about the history of traditional winter celebrations; allows LEAs to use traditional winter holiday greetings and display winter holiday symbols on school property, as long as more than one religion and a secular symbol are displayed. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [HB-2439] [Education ] [Religion ]
As introduced, permits public schools to inform students about the history of traditional winter celebrations; allows LEAs to use traditional winter holiday greetings and display winter holiday symbols on school property, as long as more than one religion and a secular symbol are displayed. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Education Subcommittee Of Education Committee on 03/25/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts "Erin's Law", which requires the departments of education and children's services to work together to enhance or adapt curriculum materials that focus on child sexual abuse, including such abuse which may occur in the child’s home. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1; Title 37, Chapter 5; Title 49, Chapter 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6. [HB-2294] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, enacts "Erin's Law", which requires the departments of education and children's services to work together to enhance or adapt curriculum materials that focus on child sexual abuse, including such abuse which may occur in the child’s home. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1; Title 37, Chapter 5; Title 49, Chapter 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 706 on 04/22/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits the state from joining consortia or initiatives that require the adoption of common standards in science and social studies; requires the state board of education to adopt standards in science and social studies that reflect the values of the state. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 6. [HB-2253] [Education ] [Science ]
As introduced, prohibits the state from joining consortia or initiatives that require the adoption of common standards in science and social studies; requires the state board of education to adopt standards in science and social studies that reflect the values of the state. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores R. Gresham Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Education Subcommittee Of Education Committee on 02/25/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, revises provisions governing family life curriculum. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13. [HB-1871] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
As enacted, revises provisions governing family life curriculum. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Coley Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 878 on 05/16/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, requires all driver education courses to include instruction on the dangers of texting while driving and the penalty therefor. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-1842] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Cybersecurity ]
As introduced, requires all driver education courses to include instruction on the dangers of texting while driving and the penalty therefor. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gloria Johnson Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Education Subcommittee Of Education Committee on 03/25/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As enacted, requires the state board of education to include cursive writing in the course of instruction in all public schools through the curriculum standards, at the appropriate grade level, as determined by the board. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10. [HB-1697] [Education ]
As enacted, requires the state board of education to include cursive writing in the course of instruction in all public schools through the curriculum standards, at the appropriate grade level, as determined by the board. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Butt Pub. Ch. 781 on 05/16/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, mandates that the state board of education and department of education shall immediately withdraw from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and common core state standards. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 10; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3; Title 49, Chapter 5; Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 49, Chapter 60. [HB-1696] [Education ]
As introduced, mandates that the state board of education and department of education shall immediately withdraw from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and common core state standards. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 10; Title 49, Chapter 2; Title 49, Chapter 3; Title 49, Chapter 5; Title 49, Chapter 6 and Title 49, Chapter 60.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Butt Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Education Subcommittee Of Education Committee on 03/25/2014

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, requires all public high school students to pass a one semester course in the founding principles of our country. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 12. [HB-1567] [Education ]
As introduced, requires all public high school students to pass a one semester course in the founding principles of our country. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10 and Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 12.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Casada Assigned To S/c Education Subcommittee on 01/29/2014

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Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Classroom Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10. [HB-1332] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, enacts the "Classroom Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John D. Ragan Failed For Lack Of Second In: Education Subcommittee on 03/26/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 108th General Assembly

As introduced, allows students to express their religious beliefs in school assignments without discrimination. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [HB-1316] [Religion ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
As introduced, allows students to express their religious beliefs in school assignments without discrimination. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ferrell Haile Withdrawn. on 01/15/2014

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As enacted, establishes requirements for curriculum regarding certain American documents; revises provisions regarding curriculum for educating students about government; revises other related provisions; requires report by state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-1129] [Education ]
As enacted, establishes requirements for curriculum regarding certain American documents; revises provisions regarding curriculum for educating students about government; revises other related provisions; requires report by state board of education. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Hill Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 939 on 06/03/2014

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As introduced, expands definition of harassment and bullying in schools to include conduct based on actual or perceived demographic traits, requires review of anti-bullying policies at least once every three years, clarifies that such policies apply to students, school staff and volunteers. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-927] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, expands definition of harassment and bullying in schools to include conduct based on actual or perceived demographic traits, requires review of anti-bullying policies at least once every three years, clarifies that such policies apply to students, school staff and volunteers. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen D. Camper Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Education Committee on 04/01/2014

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As introduced, requires every LEA to make at least one early postsecondary opportunity available for high school students. - Amends TCA Title 49. [HB-239] [Education ]
As introduced, requires every LEA to make at least one early postsecondary opportunity available for high school students. - Amends TCA Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores R. Gresham Rcvd. From H., P1c. on 04/01/2013

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, redefines terms from which each school district develops a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber bulling on and off school grounds. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10. [SB-3393] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, redefines terms from which each school district develops a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber bulling on and off school grounds. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Summerville Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Ed. Comm. on 03/28/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, requires that a family life education curriculum comply with certain restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. [SB-3310] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
As enacted, requires that a family life education curriculum comply with certain restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson Pub. Ch. 973 on 05/15/2012

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