Senate Bill 1252 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to expand the definitions and protections related to public schools and local education agencies (LEAs). The bill modifies Section 49-6-5102 by replacing references to "teachers and employees" with "teachers, employees, and students" throughout various subsections. Additionally, it changes the term "work" to "work or school" and makes similar adjustments to ensure that the language encompasses all individuals within the school environment, including students.

The bill also addresses the handling of preferred pronouns and biological sex in relation to teachers, employees, and students. It clarifies that civil liability applies to all three groups and specifies that any actions regarding preferred

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-5102(a)(1), 49-6-5102, 49-6-5102(a)(2), 49-6-5102(a)(3), 49-6-5102(a)(4), 49-6-5102(b), 49-6-5102(b)(1), 49-6-5102(b)(2), 49-6-5102(b)(3), 49-6-5102(c)