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TN HB1527

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jake McCalmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all Tennessee public schools and public charter schools to include child trafficking prevention and awareness education as part of health education for grades K-12, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

  • Defines "child trafficking" as human trafficking offenses under § 39-13-314 involving victims under 18 years of age

  • Mandates instruction be age- and grade-appropriate, advancing each year with developmentally appropriate skill building based on state board of education health standards

  • Requires local boards of education and charter school governing bodies to submit implementation plans to the commissioner of education by August 1, 2026, and publish them on school websites, detailing instructional methods, instructor qualifications, and materials used

  • Establishes annual reporting requirement beginning July 1, 2027, requiring schools to verify they provided the required instruction and describe how it was delivered

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to human trafficking.

Education, Curriculum

Last Action

Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/3/2026
Education2/17/2026
Education Instruction Subcommittee2/4/2026
Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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