Senate Bill 2384, also known as House Bill 2227, 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 their right to opt their student out of such instruction. Additionally, it stipulates that students who are opted out will not be penalized for grading purposes.

The bill also makes a modification to the definition of professionals who can provide certain services in schools by replacing "A school counselor or school psychologist" with "A school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker." This change broadens the scope of professionals recognized in the context of school 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