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TN SB1710

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Johnson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all Tennessee public 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 through developmentally appropriate skill building based on state board of education health standards

  • Requires local boards of education and public charter schools to submit implementation plans to the commissioner of education by August 1, 2026, and publish plans on their websites

  • Establishes annual reporting requirement beginning July 1, 2027, verifying instruction was provided and detailing delivery methods, instructor qualifications, and materials used

Legislative Description

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

Education, Curriculum

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/11/2026
Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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