House Bill 1085, also known as Senate Bill 1112, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to address the handling of school materials in library collections. The bill introduces a new provision that prohibits local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies from removing materials from library collections solely on the basis of their religious content.

This legislation aims to protect the availability of religious materials in school libraries, ensuring that such resources cannot be excluded based on their religious nature. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining diverse materials in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-3803