House Bill 158 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools from requiring educators or employees to complete implicit bias training. The bill specifies that no adverse employment actions can be taken against educators or employees for their failure or refusal to participate in such training. Additionally, the state board of education and the department of education are barred from making implicit bias training a requirement for educator licensure, professional development, or program participation.

Furthermore, the bill extends similar provisions to public institutions of higher education, ensuring that faculty members and employees cannot be mandated to undergo implicit bias training, nor can they face negative employment consequences for opting out. The definition of "implicit bias training" is provided, describing it as programs aimed at revealing unconscious biases that may lead to unfair prejudices. This act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.