Senate Bill 1112, also known as House Bill 1085, 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 materials cannot be excluded simply due to their religious nature. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining diverse library collections for educational purposes.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 49-6-3803