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

SB 298: 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.

Enacted Last action May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 314

Plain-language summary

SB 298 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 27, 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: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Pub. Ch. 314.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).