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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 314
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0200)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0, PNV 1
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0231)
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