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TN SB0303

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Pody

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies may authorize display of the Ten Commandments, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Tennessee Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other historically significant documents in school buildings

  • Displays must be placed in "prominent locations" defined as school entryways, cafeterias, or common areas where students are likely to see them

  • Schools are encouraged to use wall posters or printed versions made available free of charge

  • Local boards and charter school governing bodies determine the size and placement of authorized displays

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the display of historical documents.

Education

Last Action

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/11/2026
Education2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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