House Bill 2227, also known as Senate Bill 2384, amends Tennessee law regarding parental rights in relation to firearm safety instruction in local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools. The bill introduces a new requirement that LEAs or public charter schools must notify parents or legal guardians at least thirty days prior to providing any instruction on firearm safety. This notification must inform them of the instruction and their right to opt their child out of it. Additionally, it allows parents, legal guardians, or students aged eighteen and older to provide written notice to the school principal to opt out, ensuring that students who are opted out will not be penalized academically.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definition of professionals who can provide certain services by replacing "A school counselor or school psychologist" with "A school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker" in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-1-176(c)(9). This change broadens the scope of professionals recognized in the context of school support services. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-1016, 63-1-176(c)(9), 63-1-176