Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1197: Education, Curriculum - As enacted, makes various changes to the approval process and notice requirements for nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses; clarifies that public charter schools are authorized to provide nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses in the same manner as local education agencies. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 314

Plain-language summary

HB 1197 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Curriculum - As enacted, makes various changes to the approval process and notice requirements for nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses; clarifies that public charter schools are authorized to provide nonsectarian, nonreligious Bible courses in the same manner as local education agencies. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Doc Kumar (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 314.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Doc Kumar (Republican).